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LIVINGSTON’S 
ONOR BRIGHT” 

TOMATO, @ 
1EW FOR 1897. 


Pkt. (50Seeds) 15 cts y 
pee ray 


GRAND 
“GOOD TOMATO, 
DECIDEDLY DISTINCT 
FROM ALL 
OTHERS. 


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|IVINGSTON’S NEW CUCUMBER ror 1897. 
JHE EMERALD 


THE DARKEST GREEN OF ALL 
VARIETIES. 


EXCEEDINGLY SMOOTH 
AND HANDSOME, REMAINS GREEN 
LONGER THAN ANY OTHER 


Pkt I5cts 
Two for 25 cents. 


AND 


10 for $129 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS SEED ANNUAL FOR 1897. 


Imde@xX, (oR THE CONVENIENCE OF CUSTOMERS WE GIVE THIS CONDENSED INDEX. 


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THE COMING NEW CUCUMBER, 


LIVINGSTON’S EMERALD. 


Every season since 1889 we have been care- 
. fully working with this variety, and now feel amply 
repaid for the labor expended, having succeeded 
in producing what we started out for— 


A DARK GREEN CUCUMBER THAT 
WOULD HOLD ITS COLOR. 


We started with the White Spine as a basis—and, 
by the way, a hard one to improve, in the opinion 
of most growers—but the coloring and appearance 
otherwise of the White Spine was not all that could 
. == be desired, especially as some Strains of White 
Spine, on account of small size, are objected to by many growers. 


LIVINGSTON’S EMERALD retains every good point in the best strains of White Spine, 
and in addition, possesses that rich, dark green color which has been so long sought for but never 
before obtained. It is strictly an evergreen, retaining its color until fully ripe. On sight, its 
distinct dark green and spineless skin attracts the attention of everyone interested. The fruit 
sets early, and its vigorous vines abound in long, straight, handsome fruits of the most desirable 
qualities. The flesh being peculiarly crisp and tender, and the flavor delicate, highly recommend 
it as a slicer. The young fruit being dark green, straight and tender, makes an excellent pickle, 
and when ripe none excel it for making sweet pickles. 

FOR FORCING. For those who grow under glass, or for long distance shipping, it will prove a boon, on account of 
holding its deep green color so much longer than any of either the Yellow or White Spine sorts; besides its size and 
Sheu will suit such growers better than many of the kinds usualiy recommended for this purpose by seedsmen in 


The skin—always a handsome green of the darkest shade—when grown under glass is not excelled for beauty in color 
and form, even by the best English Frame varieties. It is almost entirely free from ‘‘ warts and spines,” so much so that 
it may be called spineless. 


As an all purpose table or market variety, whether for gardeners’ or farmers’ use, it cannot be surpassed. 
Sold in Packets Only this Season. 


PRICE—(postpaid)—Packet, 15 cts.; 2 packets, 25 cts.; 10 packets for $1.00. 


© Co Our Many Friends and Customers, = 1997. = 


E extend best wishes for a happy and prosperous season, and in presenting you with our 

Seed Annual for 1897, we wish you to accept our sincere thanks for your “‘ liberal sup- 

port,’’ the ‘‘ good words’’ spoken and the influence exerted in favor of ‘‘ TRUE BLUE 

SEEDS.”’ Without such support—good words and influence—they never would have attained the 
high position they now occupy. 

TRUE BLUE SEEDS take no second place for vitality and purity. Having been tested and 
tried so long, so generally and so thoroughly, their value and superiority has become known the 
world over among all classes of seed users, and especially with Market Gardeners, the most difficult 
to please of all planters, fully realizing, as he does, that from such seeds only can choice vegetables 
and beautiful flowers be produced; in short, that for him ‘‘ nothing is so good as the best ”’ 

TRUE BLUE SEEDS speak for themselves, and we entertain no fears as to their future success 
so long as they have such good backing, and so much of it. We have less and less cause every 
year to praise our seeds, since others do the praising for us. The coming season bids fair to be a 
good one, and the wise producer of soil products is preparing to reap the benefits. 

LIVINGSTON’S TRUE BLUE SEEDS, now nearing their half century year, never enjoyed the 
confidence of growers of all classes to a greater degree than at the present time. By entrusting 
your orders to us you get the benefit of our long experience as ‘‘ practical seed growers."’ It is 
absolutely necessary that the grower of high grade seeds must have an intimate knowledge of 
varieties and their widely varying requirements for their proper development. Soil, climate, sea- 
sons, peculiarities and many other influences affecting the quality must be understood and con- 
sidered in establishing a standard of excellence that will meet the wants of planters of every class. 
Such knowledge is not acquired in a few months’ experience behind a seed counter. The growth 
and proper development of seeds and the absolute knowledge required for the inspection of various 
seed crops, and vegetable crops intended for seed purposes, require years of actual field experience 
and constant labor and study, not only to acquire a knowledge of all standard varieties, but to 
keep up to date with the new ones, and to distinguish impositions offered under new names. The 
knowledge of some ‘‘seed dealers’’ does not go beyond the production of a fine Catalogue, but each 
member of our firm is a practical man, having from childhood assisted in plowing, planting, cul- 
tivating and harvesting both field and garden products as well as seeds. e venture the assertion 
that there is not a seed firm in the United States with a better record in this particular line. In 
addition to this, our traveling men, heads of departments and nearly our entire torce have either 
been engaged in the business of seed producing or market gardening, and, therefore, have some 
practical knowledge of the requirements of the business. Although, among seedsmen, there has 
been a general complaint of a falling off in trade during the last year or two, we have been 
obliged to enlarge our facilities, in addition to what we already occupied, having added two large 
floors the past summer. This additional space enables us to better arrange for the handling of 
orders more promptly than ever, although we have for years enjoyed one of the best records in 


the country for promptness. 
A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, 
114 North High Street, COLUMBUS, OHIO, 
OUR TRIAL GARDENS AND TOMATO FARM is located on Neil Avenue, 15 minutes ride by 


Electric Cars from the store. Customers and visitors are always welcome (except on Sabbath» 
and will be hospitably entertained. 


ss Tinportant to Buyers. 


Is a city of over 125,000 inhabitants, is very centrally located geographically, has 16 Railroads, 5 different Express Companies, 
(CoLuMBus i 


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LIVINCSTONS 


Telegraph and Telephone wires in all directions, which afford us unequalled facilities for receiving orders, shipping and 
procuring lowest rates to all parts of the country; besides you have the assurance of getting you orderin the quickest 
possible time. f A 2 A 

(0@- Within twenty-four hours’ time we can reach two-thirds of the population of the United States. 

THE ORDER SHEET and Envelope sent with the Catalogue, when possible. Write plainly, keep a copy of your order. 
and be sure to sign your Name, Post-oflice, County and State every time you write to us. We will furnish extra Enyel- 
opes and Order Sheets on application. 


Cash Should always accompany the order. 


ALWAYS USE 


Customers to inform us promptly on the arrival 


HOW TO Remittances may be made at our risk by any of WE URGE of their orders if not in good condition. well 
SEND MONEY. the following methods: (1st and best)—Post- packed and filled exactly as ordered; also to 


report, after growth, the result, more especially if anything proves 
otherwise than what was expected. We aim to make friends of our 
customers, und mail orders receive the same attention customers do 
over our counters. 


BE FREE 


Office Order; (2d,—Drait on New York; (3d)— 
Express Co.’s Money Order; (4th)—Cash by Express in amounts not 
less than $5.00; (5th)—Registered Letters. When money cannot be 
sent by either of the first four methods it may be enclosed in a Regis- 
tered Letter. The rates charged for Post-office Orders and Express 
Money Orders are now so low that this is the best way to remit where | 
they can be obtained. We will bear the expenses of sending money 
in either of the above ways. 


NO GOODS 
SENT C. O. D. 


To write us for any information not found in 
this Catalogue, on a separate sheet of puper 
from your order, as your letter goes to the gen- 
eral office and your order to the mail or other departinenit. 


Please show this Seed Annual to your friends, 
and if you should receive un extra copy be kind 
enough to hand it to some neighbor interested 
in seeds, who will be glad to get it. Wewill be 


Unless cash to the amount of one-fourth the 
order accompanies the same. 


Sending seeds by mail isa very important branch 


OUR SEED 
ANNUAL. 


SEEDS of our business, and we are prepared to fill orders | giad to send a copy free 1o any of your friends in this or any other 
BY MAIL. promptly and correctly the day they are re= | country likely to want seeds. In return we will ask you to speak a 
ceived in nearly all cases. : ; good word for us to your friends and neighbors. An order this season, 
In comparing our mail prices, especially on no matter how small, secures our Catalogue for next as soon as issued. 
OUR PRICES. heavy seeds, such as Peas, Beans and Corn by 


If you have changed, or intend to change your 


he quart and pint, and other seeds by the pound i 
rae : I : I address, please let us know, and we will change 


and one-fourth pound, BEAR IN MIND that we pay the postage, CHANGE OF 


unless otherwise noted. Remember another thing—packets of heavy | ADDRESS. it on our books, so that you will receive our Seed 
seeds, like Peas, Beans, etc., quoted by some seedsmen at 5 cents per Annual, without application, at your new P. O, 
packet, postpaid, contain but a small amount of seed, after allowing Complaints made that seeds are not good, should 
for the 2 or 8 cents postage that it requires to mail each packet. Pre- GUARANTEE. quite as often be attributed to other causes as to 


ferring to please customers rather than disappoint them we put up liberal the quality of the seeds. There are contingen- 


10-cent packets of such seeds. 
It is important to order as soon after you get the 
ORDER Catalogue as convenient, then you will have 
EARLY. your seeds at hand and for planting when you 
want them: besides, if you want seeds in large 
quantities, they can be sent by freight very much cheaper than by ex- 
press. Small orders, however, can often be sent by express as cheaply. 
When goods are to be shipped by freight or express, give plain ship- 
ping directions: otherwise we use our best judgment in the matter. 


Any Dealer, Market Gardener, Institution, or 
LARGE any individual wishing seeds in large quanti- 


ORDERS. ties, are requested to mail us a list of what they 
want and we will promptly return it to you with 
the very lowest prices marked. A letter of inquiry may save you 
dollars if you want to buy in quantity. 

If you only want a single packet, do not besitate 
to send for it. We take as much pains to fill 
small orders promptly and correctly as we do 
large ones. 


SMALL 
ORDERS. 


cies continually arising to prevent the very best seeds always giving 
satisfaction, such as sowing too deep, too shallow, in too wet or too dry 
soil; insects of all descriptions destroying the plants as soon as, or be- 
fore, they appear; wet weather, cold weather, frosts, chemical changes 
in the seeds induced by temperature, ete. For all these reasons it is 
impossible to guarantee seeds under all circumstances, and, while we 
exercise the greatest care to have all seeds pure and reliable, we do not give any 
warranty, expressed or implied. If the purchaser does not accept the seeds on 
these terms and conditions they must be returned at once and the money that 
has been paid for the same will be returned. We test our seeds before send- 
ing out, and should they fail to grow when properly tested by the cus 
tomer we will replace the same amount or give value in others. We 
cannot afford, knowingly, to send out seeds doubtful as to vitality or 
surity, and you can get no better stocks of any seedsman, even though 
1e deceitfully professes to warrant seeds, which frequently covers nothing 
but the amount paid for the seed. If you do not think so inquire into 
the extent of the warranty and you will ascertain that your warrants 
are not erop protection, A guarantee from an irresponsible seedsiman 
is of no value whatever 


Novelties and Specialties for 1897. 3 


Livingston's Tomato, Honor Bright” 


eeoeoeoee02s 
INE A EF'Or 18°97. See First Page of Cover. 


Livingston's Latest Addition to the List of Tomatoes 
AND LIKE ALL OUR OTHERS WILL TAKE A LEADING PLACE. 


A Peculiar Bright Red Variety, which first ap- 
peared in the form of a single “sport” plant in a’ large 
field of Livingston’s Stone Tomato in 1894. 


ee eee 


ITS. CHIEF PECULIARITIES 


Are its Souipity, CHANGES OF CoLoR THE FRUIT UNDERGOES 
DURING DEVELOPMENT, LonG- KEEPING QUALITIES AFTER BEING 
PickED, AND Its Ligh? GREEN Fo.iaGe. 


*eeeegs 


IT DIFFERS FROM EVERY OTHER TOMATO. 


The vines are vigorous and bear profusely from early to late in the season, and are of a most 
beautiful light green color. 

The Color of the Fruit, when fully ripe, is a Rich, Bright Red, but before reaching 
this stage it undergoes several interesting changes. First it is light green, then an attractive 
waxy white, then lemon, changing to red. One of the most attractive and handsomest vari- 
ties grown, and well adapted for home use and market, on account of its solidity and long-keeping 
qualities, it is especially recommended for shipping. It can be shipped in barrels, like apples, if 
picked in the early stage of ripening, and will keep from one to four weeks if stored in a cool 
place. The skin seems to be crack-proof, as, the past season, we had two crops, one on rich, 
highly manured upland, the other on rich river bottom land, and not a single tomato was found 
with a skin-crack, even after the exceedingly heavy rains during the harvest. 

The Clusters bear three to five large, symmetrical fruits on hard, woody stems, the fruit 
ripening very evenly from the blossom end to the stem. 

Its Table Qualities are excellent; the flesh, when fully ripe, being tender and melting, not 
hard as one might conclude from the solidity of the uncut fruit. 

Those who grow it will find it a valuable acquisition, and will be surprised at its distinctness 
from all other known sorts. Sold this Season in Packets Only. 


PRICE of «‘Honor Bright”’ (postpaid), Pkt., of 50 Seeds, 15c.; 2 pkts,, 25c.; 10 for $1.00. 


GIANT PODDED SUGAR PEA, “erotere> > Lemon Yellow Comato, 


A New and Superior Edible Podded or ‘‘Snap’’ Pea now Offered for the First Time. 
See Third Page of Cover. LATEST THING OUT IN YELLOW 


‘This excels by far any other Edible Podded Peas heretofore introduced. In all of our ex- TOMATOES. 
perience we have never seen anything in the line of Sugar Peas that would equal this variety 
in productiveness and quality. The pods are longer, breader and more melting than the Melting 
Sugar, and it is oanal y as early. The peas are drab colored when ripe, extra large and NEVER OFFERED BEFORE. 
wrinkled. The pods are very fleshy and equal to the best snap beans for cooking pod and all. 


The vines average about 36 inches high; when grown without trellis or brushing are strong . Its upright habit of growth and foliage 
and rank. pe ts Pott . 

In the spring of 1892, Mrs. M. A. McCracken, a lady customer of ours in Western Penn- | 2S similar to Livingston’s Dwarf Aris- 
sylvania, sent us a sample packet of this excellent variety for testing, making the above claims 


for it. We placed this sample in the hands of one of the best posted pea growers in the coun- tocrat. The fruit is about the same in 
try. Read what he has to say regarding it, as compared with the best variety heretofore 3 : 
offered. after having grown it for five years: Jan. 9, 1896 he writes—“ We believe this to bean size and in other respects it resembles 
improvement over the Melting Sugar Pea, because of its great productiveness, us well as its 
fine quality and superior size."’ Again, he writes, Aug. 19. 1896—‘‘ We are pleased to report 
12 bushels of Livingston’s Mammoth Sugar Peas grown from 58% pounds of seed sown last : . eee 
spring. Believe you will agree with us that this is an exceptionally fine yield. The fact that | Pleasing lemon yellow. In quality it is 
itis a bountiful producer, ought to bring it rapidly in general favor, especially as an improve- A 

ment in the yielding qualities is not at the expense of eating quality.” | very desirable. All should have a packet. 

Having tested this variety carefully on our trial grounds. we recommend all ourcustomers | ., 7 , & Z 
to give ita trial. Price, by mail, postpaid--Packet, 15c.; 2 for 25c.; 10 for $1.00. | Seed scarce. Pkt., 20c.; 3 pkts. for 50e. 


that variety except that the color is a 


a SS - Money- Making 


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Novelties 204 Syecialties— 
in Vegetables and Flowers. 


SSNGEIISE IIe «= eas aaBBDBBDEESCCECeCeEKee 
. = OVELTIES are usually the most inter- 
esting to customers, no matter how 
many favorites they may have among 
the old stand-by varieties. We aim 
to offer in this department nothing 
but varieties of real merit and value, and such as are highly 
endorsed by leading specialists, farmers and growers through- 
out the country, hence, customers are seldom disappointed in 
any Novelty we offer. One of the uses to which our Trial 
Gardens, near this city. are put, is the thorough testing of all 
new things as soon as offered. 4 
(@~ We are always pleased to receive samples of any new, rare or superior Seeds, Potatoes, etc., that our customers 


may send us for trial. 


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NEW ‘(DAVIS WAX ‘BEAN << 


Unquestionably the best White Seeded Dwarf Wax Bean in cultivation 
to-day. Pods are clear waxy white, long, straight, thick, and do not 
discolor in canning. The whole crop will be uniformly handsome 
and tree from illshaped and unfilled pods. The dry beans 
are handsome and attractive, being clear white, and kid- 
ney-shaped. A bean hard to equal in productiveness, 
compact and upright growth, earliness, hardiness, 
handsome appearance, selling and shipping 
qualities. The plant is of sturdy and robust 
habit, which enables it to hold up the pods 
from contact with the soil, and facilitates 
picking very materially. 


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_ 2°” ROGERS’ 
a LIMA WAX,’ 


PRICE (Postpaid)-Pkt.,10c.; _ pS E - 

pint, 25c.; quart,40c. By ~~ Se A New Dwarf Bean, and a Most Desirable 

Express or Freight (at f 2: SS ; Acquisition as a Snap Bean. 

the buyer’s expense)— ERS / Named Lima Wax, as it has bright, glossy foliage, 
ASS 4 andthe bloom resembles the Dwarf Lima. They re- 

4 quarts, 75¢.; peck, ASS ‘ quire thin planting (two beans being sufficient for a 

$1.25; bushel, : Soild on very rich soil, and will run true and not sport. 

$4.50. The pods are the broadest of all wax bush beans, color, trans- 


A. parent glossy lemon wax. 

/. Mr. Rogers claims for this variety four essential points. ‘‘(1) Pro- 
/ ductiveness. (2) Handsome colored and tender pods. (3) Delicious 
4 flavor. (4) White seeded and will make an excellent dry bean for 
/ baking.” 

“Having wonderful productiveness, attractive appearance and keeping 
qualities, it will become a favorite for main crop with truckers. Owing to its 
/* tenderness, fine quality and delicious flavor it cannot help but please those who 

want the best. Being white seeded, retaining nice rich color, and delicate delicious 
flavor, when canned, it will be most desirable for canners’ use.” 

PRICE Packet, 10 cts.; 3 packets, 25 cts.; pint, 50 cts., postpaid. 


“1000 TO 1”? STRINGLESS WAX BEAN. 


( A dwarf bean of great merit, and will be highly appreciated when tested. Take 
our word for it and give it atrial. Pkt., 10c.; 3 for 25c.; pint, 50c., postpaid. 


. Novelties and Specialties for 1897. 5 


Powere’s Procisic Pore Bean. 


Prof. Powell, of North Carolina, whose name this wionderful new variety bears, says of it: ‘‘They are an extra- 
ordinary snap bean surpassing anything eyer seen in our section—bearing profusely, and continuing until frost; they are 
very tender and palatable—six hills enough for a family.” We have grown this variety for several years and find it a 
most rampant grower, one plant filling a pole with a mass of vines—densely loaded with luscious beans, fully twice 
as productive as any other variety in existence. Almost a solid mass of pods from the bottom to top of the pole. 
The handsome green pods average eight or nine beans to the pod, grow very uniform, about six inches long; perfeetly 
stringless, very thick meated, tender, tie¢h and buttery; possess an exquisite flavor when cooked—many calling it 
without exception the very best bean grown. It continues in bearing so long it might well be called ‘‘ everbearing.”’ 

BY MAIL, (postpaid)—Packet, 10c.; 3 packets for 25c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 50c. 

BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT, (buyer to pay charges)—Peck, $2.00; bushel, $7.00; 


A NEV CELERY > 


—“THE TRIUMPH.’ 


A long keeper; quality excellent. Thestalksare extra 
large and extra solid. The quality all that can be desired 
in brittleness and flavor. Every Celery grower, large or small, 
should grow it. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 30c.; 2 ozs., 55¢.; 4 ozs., , Sl. 00. 


‘pink pLUME- GELERY. 


This new variety is practically identical with White Plume, 
excepting that the stocks of the former are suffused with pink, 
and possessing the crispness, rich, nutty flavor, and long keep- 

ing qualities peculiar to red sorts. The appearance is extreme- 

ly attractive, and the quality simply perfect. The habit of 
growth is strong and vigorous, and with no tendency to rust. 
Its self-blanching qualities are same as White Plume. Pkt., 5c.; 
4 0z., 15¢.;.02., 25¢.; } Ib., 75c.; Tb., $2.50. 


NEW PERLE LE GRAND CELERY. 


The New Perle Le Grand is a remarkable novelty in celery, 
which we offered our customers in 1894. Its handsome form, 
stocky, robust and close habit are always admired. — Its beau 
tiful, full, golden heart and rich, nutty flavor are unsurpassed 
by any other variety. It is not only a good early celery, being 
among the first fit to use, but as a winter keeper has no super- 
ior, remaining when properly trenched, in perfect condition 
away into the spring, when other varieties are done. Pkt., 10c.; 
¥02z., 15¢.; 0z., 25¢.; $ Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.78. 


Mr. W. B. Bennett, ‘West Jordan, Utah, November ‘16, 1896, writes: 
“The Triumph Celery you sent out for trial was fine. I never succeeded 
with Celery before. Ihave bunches nearly as long as my arm, and as tender 
and crisp, and as fine a flavor as everI ate. It is the best I ever raised or 
used in my life.” 

Mr. Wm. Barber, Bradford, Pa., December 27, 1895, writes: ‘‘ The 
Triumph Celery you sent me last spring is grand. I never grew a better 7 x 
kind. The stalks are about two feet long, very tender and crisp. Every Y 4 
grower should try it.” “PINK de SS AG 


Sia ee or OF LESS] LSS Clana hilSS [om 15 ClaNTe, 


NO SEEDSMAN in the Land enjoys a Better Reputation for HIGH GRADE CELERY SEEDS than Ourselves. — se "Pages: 26-27 


(Gucumber. i 


“COOL AND CRISP.” 


The illustration herewith represents the 
rather peculiar shape of this new cucumber. 
The beautiful green color of this variety is 
all that can be desired.. Excellent for pick- 
ling or slicing. Pkt:, 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; }1b., 25e., 
Ib., 75e. 


NEW SUGAR CORN 


“Columbus Market.’’ 


INTRODUCED BY US IN 1896. 


Over all the multiplied. varieties now offered possesses one great 
advantage, and that is in its VERY LARGE SIZE FOR SUCH 
AN BARLY SORT. It comes into the market with the second 
earlies, such as Pee and Kay; Shaker’s Early, Livingston’s Evergreen, 
but is fully tusiee as large as any of them. The photograph 
alongside shows an ear which, when dry enough to shell, was 94 
inches long and yet not an exceptional one. The tips of the ears are, 
often entirely covered over with kernels. The ears average 


16 Rows of Fine, Large, Deep White and Very Sweet Grains, 


which are second to none in tenderness and fine flavor. It isa Very 
Prolifie Sort. Persistently Evergreen. The stalk is very 
strong and sturdy, of only medium height, six to seven feet; the 
leaves broad and dark green in color. An excellent succession for 
our New Hance’s Early. All customers are surprised at the large 
size and early maturity. 

PRICE, Postpaid—Packet, 10c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 35c. By Express 
or Freight—Four quarts, 50c.; peck, 85c.; bushel, $3.00. 


Japanesee 
« Climbing 
Cucumber. 


Vines are extra 
strong; foliage more 
vigorous than other 
kinds, and being a 
climbing sort, can be 


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saving valuable space 
in small gardens. It 
is very prolific, from 
forty to fifty cucum- 
bers having been 
counted on _ single 
plants. Fruit cylin- 
drical, about 10 inches 
long, thick and of fine 
flavor. 

PRICE, Postpaid— 
Packet, 5e¢.; oz, 10¢.; 


2 ozs. Wee; Flb., 25c.; 


Novelties and Specialties for 1897. 7 
> SEIBERT'S EARLY [IMA BEAN.< 


INTRODUCED FIRST IN 1895. 
oe __  _itee SARLISST TRUS LIMA.—_——!_? 


Developed by a Market Gardener who selected the largest green beans from the thinnest and most easily opened 
pods. THE VERY BEST SORT FOR THE MARKET GARDENERS’ USE. THE MOST 
EASILY PREPARED FOR MARKET OF ANY OF THE LIMAS. 


The vine is very productive, hardy and vigorous. Produces pods very early and the beans 
are of fine quality. 

he green shelled beans are of immense size but so tender and succulent that they shrink in 
drying to about the size of the Large White Lima. No up-to-date gardener will fail to try it. 
PRICE—Postpaid—Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c. By Express or Freight——4 quarts., $1.25; peck, $2.25; bus., $8.00. 


ba 
Hance’s Early Sweet Corn. | 
(INTRODUCED BY US IN 1895.) i 
ITS | HANDSOME EAR, ; b 
STRONG | BROAD, WHITE KERNELS, 
POINTS. | SUPERIOR QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVENESS. 


The handsome ear is long and shapely, has a small cob well filled with broad white 
showy kernels. The habit of growth is strong, vigorous and prolific, but not tall. It 
comes into the market closely after the extra early kinds, but is vastly superior to them 
in quality. 

A MOST PROFITABLE VARIETY FOR EARLY PLANTING. 


PRICE, (postpaid), Packet, 10c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 35c.; 2 quarts, 60c. By ex- 
‘press or freight, 4 quarts, 50c.; peck, 80c.; half bushel, $1.40; bushel, $2.50. 


Iceberg —— 
TLettuce. 


A BEAUTIFUL LETTUCE WORTHY OF UNIVERSAL CULTIVATION. 


THE QUALITY IS SIMPLY PERFECT. 


Large curly leaves of bright, light green, with a very slight reddish tinge 
at the edges. The unusual solidity of the heads is insured by the large, white 
main ribs of the leaves, each of which curve strongly to the center, making it im- 
possible for the leaves to open outward and expose the center which is constantly 


thoroughly blanched. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 2Oc.; } lb., 50c.; lb., $1.75. 


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For years past we have sent ont WiTH OP DERS from customers, FREE OF CH4RCE, for trial many thou- 


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« xtras sand packets of ew and rare Flower and Vegerble Seeds, and expect to keep up this habit as long as reports 

3 @ from the same are so Satisfactory us they have been E 


8 Ch. @. Livingston’s Sons, 


C tui? Ohio, 


LIVINGSTON’ s==—~ 


= Tdeal Winter « 


—~==C'ABBAGE. 


HIS variety is a few days earlier than Living~ 
ston’s Premium Flat Dutch, and is cer- 
tainly one of the most magnificent strains of 

Late Flat Dutch known to-day. By persistent 
selection, year after year, it has been brought toa 
state of perfection rarely, if ever, attained else- 
where. The large, solid heads, the low, short 
stems, the absence of useless foliage, the uni- 
formity of size and shape, the reliability for 
heading, and the long continued selection men- 
tioned above, all combine to make this the 
IDEAL Gabbage for Profit. Our seed of this 
Cabbage was grown from large, solid, fully matured 
heads, which were pulled in the fall, pitted over 
winter, and set out in the spring. This method is 
very expensive, and seed produced in-this way 
cannot be sold at a small price. 

PRICE, Postpaid—Pkt., 10¢.; 3 0z., 15¢.; 02., 25¢.; 

} Ib., 80c.; Ib., $3.00. 


LIVINGSTON’S=N A JRO B=EWATERMELON. 


We, Drstiwecr, Brea vrrSs ws. te hardy vines are vigorous, healthy, and productive, its fruit large 


_ In 1895, after several years of careful selection, we had the pleasure 
of naming and offering to the public this GRAND NEW WATERMELON. 


} | pea in Shape, Size and Color. & 
nequaled in Beauty and Quality. ; 


and heavy (30 to 50 lbs.), resembles the Kolb Gem in shape and 

uniformity, but differing in color. being attractively and peculiarly 
mottled, rather than distinctly striped. The rind, although thin, is as 
firm as some of the winter Squasbes. Two average-sized men have 
stood, bearing their whole weight,on a NABOB weighing 30 pounds, 
without cracking the rind or injuring the melon. The fruit se long 
in good condition and is not excelled in shipping qualities; seeds dark 


bulf or dun color; flesh deepest scarlet, firm and solid, but melting, 
luscious and of richest flavor. We have had it thoroughly tested on 
different soils, in various climates and under unfavorable as well as 
favorable conditions, and all praise its good qualities. Everybody who 
ean grow a melon should try this variety, and large growers need not 
hesitate to plant it largely. 

PRICE, Postpaid—Pkt.. 5c.: 0z., 10¢.; 4 0z., 30c.; 


(FOR THE HOME GARDEN. 
FOR THE MARKET GARDEN. 


BEST OF ALL | 
== —— | FOR THE SHIPPING TRADE. 


- R. ex. Thompson, Texas: ‘© YourNABOB MELON is all you 
claim it to be. I planted several different kinds of melons this spring ‘ 39 5 i P iti 

: = ne olen : Rs 31lb., $2.50. ial Prices for Larger Quantities. 
and none did so well as the Nabob. The vines were very strong and — 3 Ib OL FAs SDBCIA! FILES JOP ATES. @ - 
vigorous and the fruit was large and solid throughout, where the other kinds were mis-sbapes and 
often rotted at the ends. I have tried several good reputed melous, such as Boss, Arkansaw Traveler, 
etc., but the Nabob is the best for this rich bottom land.” 


lb., $1.00; 


HIS new Lettuce was originated by Mr. Morse, oneof the largest Lettuce Growers in 
the United States, is certainly deserving of trial. The fact that Mr. Morse gave this 
Lettuce his own name, is the strongest endorsement he could give it. While this 

Lettuce could hardly be called a hard heading variety, yet. the large bunch of leayes 
which each plant produces, grows so compactly as to cx1use the inside leaves to blanch. 
The outside leaves are of a bright, showy, green color, while within they are of a beauti- 
tiful straw color. They are exceedingly tender, crisp and juicy. We recommend it as a 


most excellent Lettuce, both for early spring and summer use. 
PRICE—Packet, 10c.; % 0z., 15¢.; 0z., 25c.; 1% lb., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. 


"Se Pearl White Gee fluntes 


DELICIOUS VEGETABLE. The plant is a large, vigorous grower, 

Qe} and comparatively free from thorns. The fruit is pure creamy 

white, with slight shading of a very light green near the stem, 

thus being of more attractive appearance than the purple sorts; beautiful 

in shape, resembling somewhat the purple variety. In eating quality it is 

superior, being more delicate, very fine grain and well flavored. It makes 

one of the most palatable dishes either fried or baked. There is not a gar- 

den in the land which would not be improved by this vegetable being 
represented in its collection. 


PRICE, Postpaid—Pkt., 10c.; 4 0z., 25e.; 02., 45¢.; 4 ozs., $1 50. 


PEARL WHITE EGG PLANT. 


Novelties and Specialties for 1897. 


THR OSMieeo 
_-=GEM MELON 


Improved in Size and Shape for Shippers. 
graph of a tray of this Improved Extra Early Netted Gem 


G Melon. The shape, it will be observed, is alittle more oval 
than the original strain, which gives them additional strength to 
stand shipping. The size has also been improved without losing a 
day in earliness. As now improved, we regard it as the very best 
and most profitable extra early melon in existence for Market Gar- 
deners and Shippers, and nothing among the green fleshed varieties 
surpasses it for quality. The flesh is fine-grained, ‘‘ smooth as butter,” 
and very sweet. 

Prick or True SEED—Packet., 10¢.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 lb., 40e.; 1b., 
$1.25; 3 lbs., $ 


HE illustration alongside is an exact reproduction of a photo- 


Mr. W.C. Callahan, Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 25, 1896, writes : 
“Wish you would make me price on 5 or 10 lbs. of Rose Gem _Mel- 
on. They are the best melon that was ever placed on the market.” 


(Introduced by us in 1892.) 


Tip Toppan wan, 


IN APPEARANCE. 
IN PRODUCTIVENESS. 
We never offered a new sort ofany 
vegetable more valuable than this 
Muskmelon. a 
It isso distinct in appearance that 
it attracts favorable attention at first 
sight. Closer acquaintance with this 
melon will prove that there is one ex- 
ception to the old rule that ‘‘familiar- 
ity breeds contempt."’. Gardeners tell 
us that their customers soon learn to 
ick them out, and will have no other. 
ur claim for the Tip Top is that it 
standsat the very Tip Top for quality, 
Very good specimens are occasionally 
found among the well-known yellow- 
flesh kinds, but the universal testi- 
mony of every one using the Tip Top 
is, that every fruit produced, whether 
big or little, early or late in the sea 
son, is a good one—sweet, juicy, finest 
flavor, firm, but not hard fleshed, eat- 
able to the very outside coating. In 
productiveness it is unexcelled. 


Money Makes Merry Men. <3<D 
LIVINGSTON’S TIP TOP 
@> Musk Melons Make Money. 


We must also not fail to empha- 
size its captivating appearance when 
exposed for sale on the market stand. 
By care and close attention for tbe 
past six seasons we have greatly in- 
creased the attractive appearance of 
this variety by selecting for seed stock 
the best specimens, and especially 
those showing the greatest amount of 
netting. . Those who had seed of us the 
first season of its introduction will 
remember that it was almost entirely 
free from netting. Marketmen tell us 
that it is a common occurrence for 
passersby to stopand admire them. 

Price of selected seed saved from 
typical Tip Tops—Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 15c.: 
Y% )b., 40c.; 1b., $1.25; 3 Ibs., $3 00. 
Postpaid. 


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A TYPICAL TIP TOP. 


Mr. Thos. L. Ross, Macon, Ga., July 25, 1896, writes: 
been trying for several seasons to get an ideal melon, but have never 
I have found itin Livingston's Tip Top 
From a patch 60 feet square, I gathered 400 of the best mel- 
ons IT ever saw, althongh we had a very unfavorable spring. Nota drop | 
I have given melons to a number of my | 
friends and Market Gardeners, all of whom pronounced them Tip Top | 
In size, quality and productiveness, the Tip Top is | 
far ahead of any melon I have ever grown. 


succeeded until this season. 
Nutmeg. 


of rain fell in ten weeks. 
in every respect. 


acres of them ne~vt season.” 


WHAT GROWERS SAY ABOUT TIP TOPS. 
““T have Mr. Geo. C. Short, Winchester, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1896. writes: ‘‘ The 
Tip Top Nutmeg Melon stood the test as to quality better than any of 
the other kinds this excessive wet season.”’ 

Mr. J. P. Lancaster, Richmond, Ind., Sept. 1, 1896, writes: “I am 
selling Tip Top Melons to about all the best melon customers in our 
place, including the Wescott House, at a greater price per bushel than 
other kinds bring per barrel.”’ 

A. H. Wilcox, Miller's Station, Pa., April 16, 1896, writes: ‘' The 
Tip Top Melon Seed that I got of you last year was a success. They 
were a Jong way ahead of all others for productiveness and quality.” 


I expect to plant several | 


TRY SOME NEW THINGS EVERY YEAR 


IT MAKES GARDENING MORE INTERESTING. 


10 Ch. W. Livingston’ 8 Sons, Columbus, Ofc. 


** Cincinnati Market Radish. 


puts superb radish, as its name indicates, was produced 
in the vicinity of Cincinnati, Ohio, by the “ Glass 
Gardeners there. It outsells all others in any market 
to which it goes, and is by all odds the handsomest 
long red radish in cultivation. 

The tops are so very small that the radishes may stand 
touching each other in the rows. One grower says that the 
tops are too small to “pull by,” and also that he never thins 
this variety like he would other kinds, which quickly run up 
to seed if left standing too thickly in the row. They grow 
perfectly straight and smooth, and from six to seven inches 
in jength. Their attractive, glossy, scarlet colored skin is very 
thin, and the flesh erisp and brittle, and of delightfully pun- 
gent flavor. Without doubt it is the finest Long Red Radish 
for forcing, and outsells any other that is put in competition 
with it on any market. Being long standing it is also an ex- 
tra fine sort for the home garden, entirely exempt from any 
tendency to become pithy or hollow. Price ( postpaid)—Pkt., 
d¢.; 0z., 10c.;  Ib., 25¢.; lb., 90c.; 3 lbs., $2.50. 

Mr. J.R. Ground, Bissell, Md., November | many of your specialties from time to time. 


3, 1896, writes: ‘‘ The Cincinnati Market | and have always been pleased with them. 
Radish is the finest lever grew. It created Your Cincinnati Market Radish hasafforded 


a sensation in our market ’’ me both ** pleasure and profit.”’ 

Mr. J. W. Nigh, Richmond, Va., May 30, Mr. James Dewel, Canton, Ohio. June 11, 
1896, writes: ‘‘The Cincinnati Market 1896, writes: ‘* The seed I bought of you 
Radish gotof you in the spring is the finest | last year Brodie ed the finest radishes I ever 
J have ever grown.’ | grew. Everyone who tasted the radishes 


zaAv - S se.” 
Mr. George Popp, East Liverpool, Ohio, | 22° 2°™ the highest praise 
writes : “Cincinnati Market Radish is the | Mr. W. A. Brown, Westminster, Ohio, 
best Lever saw of the red varieties.”’ | writes: ‘‘I think your Cincinnati Market 
Mr.J.R. Mullet, Madison, Ohio. July 23, | Radish the finest’ radish etown. Have 
1896, writes: ‘The Radish I had this year | found all your seeds * True Blue’ so far.’’ 


(Cincinnati Market) gave the best satisfac- | Sutton Brothers’ Commission House: 
tion of any radish I ever grew. Searcely a ‘“<T have known the Cincinnati Market Rad- 
maggot in the whole piece. The man who ish for the last 30 vears. No variety holds 
bought the most of them said they were the | jts freshness longer. meets with readier sale 
best he ever handled.’ | or gives better satisfaction. We sold it for 
Peter C. Keel, Rochester. Minn., Septem- | years in Cincinnati before coming to Co- 
ber 1, 1896, writes: ‘I have had a good Jumbus fifteen years ago.”” L.K. Sutton. 


() : Big Dollar Collection. 
BY MAIL, POSTPAID. e 


Made up of our Regular Sized Packets, and not put up Expressly Small for the occasion. 


1 Beans—Golden Cluster. The Best Pale Bean in the world. 17 Muskmelon—Tip Top. A No. 1. 

2 Beans—Dwarf, Rustless Wax. Yellow pods; very early. 18 Onion—Danvers Yellow Globe. Bes! general crop. 

3 Beet—Crosby’s Egyptian. Very early and good. 19 Onion—White Globe. Best white; good keeper. 

4 Beet—Detroit Blood Turnip. Best general use. 20 Pepper—Ruby King. Sweet. Largest of all. 

5 21 Parsnip—Hollow Crown. Standard everywhere. 

22 Pumpkin—Sweet, or Pie. Best for the table. 

23 Peas—Livingston's First-in-Market. A grand early. 
24 Peas—New Shropshire. Immense pods. Excellent. 
Radish—Scarlet Turnip. Good for early. 

26 Radish—New Chartiers. Best carly or late. 


Cabbage—Extra Early Jersey Wakefield. No. 1. 
6 Cabbage—Livingston’s Ideal. Best winter. 
7 Celery—Giant Pascal. Very crisp. 
8 Celery—White Plume. Self-Blanching. 
9 Corn—Country Gentleman. Best late. 
10 Corn—Livingston’s Evergreen. Sweetest of all. 
11 Cucumber—Livingston’s Evergreen. Best all purpose. 27 Radish—Livingston’s Surprise Mixture. 
12 Cucumber—Our Extra Early White Spine. Best early. 28 Squash Large Golden. Summer. 
13. Lettuce—Butterhead. Splendid early. 29 Squash—Warty Hubbard. New Very fine. 
14 Lettuce—Defiance. Best of all Summer Lettuces. 30 Tomato—Livingston’s Stone. None better. 
15 Watermelon—Ice Cream. Quality can’t be beat. 31 Tomato—Aristocrat. New dwarf. Fine early 
16 Watermelon—Sweet Heart. New. Choice. 32 aan ae Top Strap Leaf. First rate 


16 PACKETS FOR 60 CENTS. ‘6.49! 87305124: $5.750°und'30’ FOR ONLY 60 CENTS. 
FINO oe ak Sep Bes pass for $21.75. Three for $2.50. 


With each order for the $1.00 Collection we will add one packet each of LIVINGSTON’S SUPERB ASTERS and LIV- 
F FR E E. « INGSTON’S MIXTURE OF SWEET PEAS. Those ordering the 60 Cent Collection may select either of these free packets. 


ss3SSece 


Novelties and Specialties for 1897. . 11 


er neporirO LI VINGSTON’S ‘PINK EYE. 


| ae NEW EXTRA EARLY POTATO, 


now offered for the first time, prom- 

ises to outclass the Early Ohio in ear- 

liness. It originated with one of our Michigan 
growers who has grown potatoes for us exclu- 
sively for over ten years past, and is consid- 
ered a most valuable sort by him, as will be 
seen by what he writes. Although a good 
strong grower, yet the vines die down very 
quickly when matured. It has a beautiful pink 
eye, and the skin is white and very handsome. 
yes are shallow, as will be seen from the 
photograph. _ We have for many years 
¢laimed our Extra Early Ohio could not be 
surpassed for earliness; but if this new sort 
maintains its present record, it will take first 
place. We invite growers to test it by the side 
of their favorite extra early sorts. 

OUR GROWER SAYS: ‘In regard to the Early 

Pink Eyes, we made a very careful test of them this 
season in two different places with the Early Ohio, and 
in both places the Pink Eye gave the best results, particularly in our garden where the ground was good, and their fine appearance and fine 


uality and their extra earliness made them a favorite with every one who saw them. We find them at least 8 or 10 days earlier than the Ohio. 
We sold a few on the early market and they all preferred the Pink Eye. Sizeiedium. They set very heavy. I found as high as 18 in a hill.” 


PRICES BY MAIL—(Postpaid)—One pound of Potatoes, 40c.; three pounds, $1.00. 50 Eyes, 50c.; 125 Eyes, $1.00. 
BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT—(At the Buyer’s Expense)—Peck, $1.00; 4 bushel, $1.75; bushel, $3.00; barrel, $8.00; 


two barrels for $15.00. zaT°o Discount will be Made for Larger Quantities. 


C" Introduced by us 9 
in 1896, aa 


THE LIVINGSTON POTATO. seneca’"peaut 
) + SENECA BEAUTY. 
HE above photograph gives a very good idea of its size, smoothness and very desirable shape. It has but few and 
very shallow eyes. The Seneca Beauty is admitted by all who have ever grown it to be one of the most beautiful 
of all the many rose colored varieties, and those familiar with it, will at once realize what a beauty it would be, if 
clothed in @ white jacket and especially if it retained its delicate peach blow eyes. That is exactly what we have in The 
Livingston. It is a rank grower, very productive, and its cooking qualities are superb. Our stock is Michigan Grown 
and we will book orders while it lasts as follows: 
BY MAIL—(Postpaid)—1 Ib. of Potatoes, 50c.; 3 Ibs., $1.00; 40 Eyes, 50c.; 100 Eyes, $1.00. NOTE— We guarantee 
safe arrival if our terms of shipment on page 62 are complied with. 
BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT, PRICES—Peck, 50c.; } bus., 80c.; bus., $1.50; bbl., $4.00; 2 bbls., $7.753 4 bbls. $15.00. 
Mr. Geo. W. Mace, Darke Co., Ohio, writes: ‘This is a very 
distinet variety. With me it stood at the head in yield of 36 varieties 
grown in field of culture.” 


Mr. J. S. Lowell, of lowa, writes: ‘I have ‘The Livingstons’ 
that weigh 2% pounds They are greatly admired by everybody. I 
hope to enlarge on them next year.” 


LIVINGSTON’S BANNER—TIlf BEST, ROUND, WHITE POTATO IN THE 


ivingston 8 Sons, Columbus; Offic. 


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J. W. Kuestricks, Creston. Ohio, 3-12-96, writes: ™ Your Buckeye 
State Tomato is the largest and loveliest Tomato I ever grew. I have 
had them weigh two pounds in field culture, and no fertilizer used.”’ 

Bolivar Luckett, Toristell, Mo., writes: ‘* Your Buckeye State To- 
mato is unsurpassed for beauty, quality and size by any thing we have 
ever grown in the Tomato line. I heartily recommend it to all lovers 
of good Tomatoes.” 


Joseph Long, East Winthrope, Me., Sept. 16, 1895: ‘I write to 
speak of the success of your seed. The Buckeye State Tomato this year 
has been a great success with me, as it Waslast. Though a little late for 
this northern latitude, they are certainly the largest and smoothest 
Tomato. Your Dwarf Aristocrat I have tried this season, and was de- 
lighted with its size and handsome color. It yielded the most fruit to 
the square yard of any kind I bad,” 

E. Wentworth, Sunier, Iowa, March 21, 1895: ‘I have grown 
every kind of Tomato, and thought Beauty the best. But your Buck- 
eye State attracts more attention than any Tomato that was ever seen 
on the market here.” 

George W. Dover, Criders, Va., March 29, 1895: 
State Tomato can't be beat.’’ 


“ Your Buckeye 


Livingston’s Buckeye State 
Tomato. 
Clustered of any Variety 


Smooth Tomato in the World. 
The Lareest Bearing the Livingston Name. 
re) Tomatoes in the Clusters. 
(Introduced by us in 1893.) 

It averages at least one-half larger thansLivings= 
ton’s Beauty. Many * mammoth’’ sorts have been 
introduced of late, but on first trial they are rejected 
on accountof their rough and unever surface if for 
nothing else. When, therefore, we state that in ad- 
dition to its very large size, it isalso smooth and 
uniform, like all the other sorts introduced by us, 
we are sure we have said enough to enlist the atten- 
tion of Tomato Growers everywhere. This is not all, 
however, for although its large size might lead some 
to believe the fruits are few in number, yet the fact 
is, itis even more prolfie and abundant in fruit 
than most any of the standard sorts now in cultiva- 
tion. It is unquestionably the heaviest cropper 
known. The tomatoes are borne in immense clusters 
of four to eight extra large fruits, and occasionally 
ten large fruits have been found in a single cluster. 
It matures with the Livingston’s Stone. Insolidity 
and meatiness it has no equal, in desirable quality 
none surpass it. The color is much the same as 
Livingston’s Beauty, but of a somewhat darker 
shade, and this together with its very large size and 
clear-cut outlines, make it very showy and striking 
when displayed for saie. In shape itisa little thicker 
from blessom end to stem than most other sorts. 
For four years we bave grown this variety by the 
ordinary method, as well’as on stakes, on our To- 
mato Farm near this city, and the tomatoes were 
the admiration of all visitors. 

PRICE of Choicest Select Seed—Pkt., 10¢.; %, 02., 
20c.; 0z., 35¢.: 14 lb., $1.00; 1b., $3.50. 


W.S. Hunter, Savannah, Mo.: ‘I like your Buckeye State Toma- 
toes. They aresmooth and nice to peel and can. I have raised some 
of them this year, and I tell you they are nice.”’ 

Priscilla Baker, Sugar Tree Ridge, Ohio, March 22.1895: *' I like 
your garden seedsvery much. Your Buckeye State Tomato is the best I 
ever raised. It cannot be beat. 1 recommend your seeds to everyone.” 

Daniel D. Clark, Jackson, Ohio, April 2. 1895: ‘ Your Buckeye 
State Tomato has attracted considerable attention. It and your Beauty 
are the best I have ever raised.”’ 

C. E. l atterson, Bridgeport, Ohio, March 15, 1895: ‘I grew your 
Buckeye State Tomato last year. It is the best I have ever raised. We 
got 25 cents a bushel more for our Tomatoes than other growers here.’ 

Bowmont Farms, Salem. Va., March 19, 1895: ‘* We have for two 


seasons grown your new Tomato. Buckeye State, and with great satis- 
faction, and wish to try it again the coming season.” 


S. P. Morris, Urbana, Ohio, March 16, 1895: *I have been grow- 


ing tomatoes lor a good many years, but I have not had any that 
equals the Buckeye State. It is the finest tomato that I ever saw. and it 


will sell before any other. Its table qualities are unequalled. 


The beautiful pinkish red color of this new turnip makes it very 
striking. It is unique 
among turnips, bear- 
ing some resemblance 
to a large radish. It 
produces large,smooth 
white-fleshed roots of 
excellent keeping qual- 


ities. Among the ear- 
liest. .;Pkt., 10¢:; 0z., 
bs 20c.: % 1b., 60c.; Ib. 
iba! $2.00. 
No Avi HAE GIANT 
TAIL i vga & 
Ait iW Seedling Tomato. 


For enormous size it 
exceeds anything we 
haveevergrown. Spec- 
imens weighing 30 to 
35 ozs. are quite com- 
mon. Itisofapinkish 
eolor, a wonder of vigor 
and productiveness, solid 
and has the least seeds 
ofany. The tomatoes 
are all more or less 
ribbed, and some quite 
rough, but the outside 
can be pared off, leav- 
ing in the larger speci 
mens a solid mass of 
flesh; a good one for 
home use Pkt., 10¢ 
3 pkts. for 25c. 


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SCARLET KASHMYR TURNIP. 


Chicago Warted Hubbard Squash. 


This seems to be by all odds the very best strain of Hubbard Squash 
we have ever grown. Some of its good points are Jarge size, dark green, 
almost black color, all looking alike, and withal distinguished by a 


dense covering of knots (‘‘ warts"’ ; thick flesbed, of first-class quality, 
and a good keeper, Their handsome appearance appeals strongly to 
cnstomers. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10e.; 4 lb., 25e.; lb., 75e. 


Novelties and Specialties for 1597. 13 


e—@—_-KENDEL’S—__? 


Early Giant Sweet Corn. 


This Sweet Corn is not placed on the market as a mere novelty—it is 
more than that—it is an article of real merit, and that gives us pleasure to 
be able to offer something we believe will come into general use. The ears 
grow toa tremendous size, measuring 8 to 10 inches long and having 10 to 
18 rows on eaeh cob, the majority having 12 rows; kernels pure white, 
sweet and tender. Gardeners report this Corn ready to use in 60 days grown 
ou saud and 72 days on heavy clay. Dealers and truckers report ready 
sales and are enthusiastic over its large size and productiveness. 

BY MAIL, Postpaid—Pkt., 10c.; % pint, 15c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45¢. 

BY EXPRESS OR FREICHT—Peck, $1.35; bushel, $5.00. 


Ornamental Pomegranate. “rocker msrow:* 


Grows on a pretty vine; its handsome fruit is a lemon-yellow striped with dark orange, varying 
from the size of a small peach to that of an orange. Very fragrant, sweetly paren a room with their 
pleasant odor for days. Very prolific and easily grown. Packet, 5c.; 6 packets, 25ce. 


288 RED BEAUTY POP CORN.<<é# 


This valuable new rice Pop Corn was originated by an expert pop-corn grower of Illinois, who, 
while rogueing a field of Snow Ball Pop Corn, in the summer of 1888, discovered a sport of a remark- 
ably peculiar style. Since, by isolation and careful accumulative selection, he has secured a variety, 
which for beauty, earliness, great productiveness, crispness, sweet- 
ness, tenderness, great depth of grain, and smallness of cob, cannot 
be equaled. Fifty bushels per acre being a common yield. It pops 
splendidly and is in every respect a first-class family pop corn. 

Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 4 1b., 25¢e.; lb., 75e., postpaid. 


BLACK NUBIAN PEPPER. 


The Peppers are deep blue-black (never green, even 
when small), superior for pickles at any stage and attracts 
universal attention. 

Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 15c.; 02., 25c.; 4 Ib., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 


Osage /T\uskmelon. 
NORTH MICHIGAN GROWN SEED. 


Growers of this favorite, who wish to make a change of 
seed are hereby given a golden opportunity. We havea few 
pounds of very choice originator’s stock that was grown in 
extreme North Michigan, about as far up as melons will 
thoroughly mature, and it ought to give excellent results in 
more southern latitudes. Persons ordering this particular 
stock, should ask for Michigan Grown Osage. 

PRICE, postpaid—Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 15¢.; V4 |b., 35c.; 
Ib., $1.00; 2 Ibs., $1.75; 5 Ibs., $4.00. 


BLACK MUSKMELON. 


A very large melon, distinct in form and markings. It 
is oblong, square-ended, weighs from ten to fifteen pounds. 
Rind black; ribs broad and prominent, skin somewhat net- 
tled: flesh deep orange, very thiek and excellent in flavor. 
Very showy and selling wellin market. Should be planted 
on rich melon land. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢c.; 4 ozs., 50c. 


GOLDEN SALSIFY. 


When prepared for the table, this variety has a : N\ oe S " 
quality which, for delicious flavor, extreme richness and i = 1 MEN ES line Dore 
tenderness, bas been unapproached by either of the old j ; wD | J BT) 
varieties. Its habit of growth is unlike other varie- 
ties; the leaves are dark green in color, finely crimp- 
ed and curled, and the roots have slightly yellowish 
tinge. Packet, 15c.; 2 packets, 25c. 


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NOVELTIES. IN SWEET PEAS. 


New Sweet Peas for 1897. A REMARKABLE AND SUPERB SET OF SIX NEW 


SWEET PEAS, not one but what is distinct from 
any variety offered heretofore. EVERY ONE A GOOD ONE. 


4 MAID OF HONOR.” Has been developed from one plant selected three years ago, 


and is a decided improvement both in size, form, aud eolor- 
The coloring is yery beautiful—lighter than the original Butterfly. It is light blue on a white ground, 
shaded and edged. The flowers, borne three on a stem. are of the finest hooded form. entirely free from 
the notches so conspicuous in the original Butterfly, while in size and substance they are fully equal to 
Lottie Eckford. In the illustration of a single flower we show a side view to illustrate the distinct blue 
edge aud the entire freedom from the notches at side of standard. Each packet contains thirty seeds. 
Pkt., 15¢.; 2 pkts. for 25c.; 10 pkts. for $1.00. 
46 9? A bright Scarlet Sweet Pea of improv- 
BRILLIANT. ed form. The flowers are of Dobd 
substance, medium to large in size: the broad standard is inclined 
to hood, while the wings are well spread. The color is of a rich, 
bright crimson scarlet. The wings nearly equal the standard in in- 
tense richness of color. The flowers are borne three on a stem, and 
retain their full brillianey of color under the hottest sun,—never 
becoming marbled or burned. The representative of THE FLORISTS’ EX- 
CHANGE, New York, after a close comparison of all the Scarlet Sweet 
Peas, in full bloom at ForDHooK, in July, 1896, pronounced it ** far 
superior to Firefly in both color and farm.” AX packet contains thirty 
seeds. Pkt., 15¢.; 2 pkts. for 25c.: 10 pkts. for $1.00. 


NEW COUNTESS The Countess of Radnor is a favorite Sweet Pea with everybody on ae- 
. 


count of its delicate layender-mauve colorand fine form. ‘Its one fault, 


howeyer, is that the standard shows a shade of reddish-mauve.—spoiling the otherwise light lavender effect, 
This new strain comes almost absolutely true from sced. The flowers are of largest size and pure light lavender 


throughout. Florists or others who grow for sale will find this variety out-sells any other. Pkt., (about thirty seeds), 
15e.; 2 pkts. for 25¢.; 10 pkts. for $1.00. 


AURORA It is impossible to overpraise the strik- 
« ing beauty of this gigantic-flowered 

— ees He W Sweet Pea. The flowers are of fine 
substance. full expanded form (as shown in the illustration), and 
are truly gigantic in size. The immense flowers are borne three SSS 
and four on a stem; the stems are extra long and strong. The — SSS 
vines are vigorous in growth and bloom most profusely. The CBRILLIANT: , 
color effect is FOrgeous: both standard and wings are flaked and 
striped on a white ground with bright orange-salmon. For bunching alone, orto brighten a bouquet 
of assorted colors, nothing could be more effective. Comes absolutely true from seed. Each packet 
contains thirty seeds. Pkt.. 15c.; 2 pkts. for 25c.; 10 pkts. for $1.00. 


CREOL A chance seedling from Lemon Queen, 
* the flowers are of the same open, ex- 

panded form. Of good substance and large size, the vines 
average three flowers on a stem. The standard is light 
pinkisb-lavender, while the wings are a pure lavender. The 
flowers are of a most refined, delicate beauty, and are produced 
profusely. A packet contains only twenty seeds, as our 


supply of seed is very limited. Pkt., 1dc.; 2 pkts. for 25c. 
10 pkts. for $1.00. 


GOLDEN GATE Entirely unlike any other 
* Sweet Peaknown. lowers 
of good substance and large size, with standard of fine 
hooded form. The novel feature is seen in the long, point- 
ed wings, which stand upright (like the ears of a rabbit), 
nearly parallel with the standard. The wings never over- 
lap or meet together, as in all other Sweet Peas. The nu- 
merous strong stems bearthree and four flowers each, while 
a remarkable feature is that two stems frequently grow 
together (united their entire length), bearing six to eight 
flowers on one truss. The standard is soft pinkish-mauve; 
wings a lighter mauve and lavender. Each packet contains 
30 seeds. Pkt., 15¢.; 2 pkts. for 25c.: 10 pkts. for $1.00. 


Mt 
S of the Above for wee CREOL™ 
and in addition customers may select any 10c. (or two 5c ) packet of Sweet Pous 
For r 45 e The Set of SIX, otlered here or elsewbere in this Seed Annual, (see next page and page 79) and all 
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will be sent postpaid, ONLY 75 CENTS FOR THE LOT. gg Our stocks above are direct from head- 
quarters—the best there is. We take no chances on any inferior stock that may be offered. 


ee THREE FINE NEW SWEET PEAS, ODD AND BEAUTIFUL. 
ht ij Ba) Yt a A novel of the most renowned Sweet Pea Specialist in 

ay ' W “; i DAYBREAK. America—Mr. Hutchins—and is the best original sort he 
: year | has been at work on. In color it has white ground and on the reverse of the stand- 
ard is a crimson cloud, which shows through in the fine veins and network, giv- 
ing to the center of the front of the standard a fine ecrimson-scarlet 
watered effect, the outer margins being white. The wings are 

, Slightly flaked with crimson. Pkt., 10¢.; 0z., 25c.: 5 ozs., $1.00. 
ODDIT Y A marked peculiarity is the irregularity of 
¢ form in the flowers: the standards are inclined 

to curl considerably. The stems are heavy and strong. generall 
bearing four flowers. The flowers are a pale carmine edged with 
bright rose, giving it,the appearance somewhat of a red-edged va- 
riety. A remarkably strong grower. One of the most peculiar and 


; attractive varieties that we grew last season and attracted fully as 
much attention as any other. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 25c. 


GRAY FRIAR Entirely unlike any other Sweet Pea, Ex- 

* cites surprise and admiration where- 

ever seen, It isa most beautiful watered purple on white ground, 
the heaviest coloring being on the back of standard. The flowers 


are of a hooded form, of large size, are borne three and fouron a 


AKY, stem. Perfectly beautiful in a bouquet when bunched alone. - 
DAYBRE Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 25¢. : AS 


THREE PACKETS ae of each) FOR ONLY 20 CENTS, Prubebly no more satistactory selection 


could be made for 20 cents. 


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A New Sweet Pea 66 
From California, 


Of Fantastic Form. 
RED RIDING HOOD is a new departure in form. 


pink, shading to blush-white at the calyx; the keel, which is almost completely envelop- 
Robust in hab‘t, early flowering, and in plentitude and 
continuity of bloom it is said to excel all other sorts. The standard is diminutive, and 
convoluted, forming a hood around the wings, which protrude in wavy form, 


ed, being nearly pure white. 


peculiarly 


lending a novel and pleasing character to the flower. 
they run eighteen inches long and over, and when cut, the stem 
and bloom retain their stability fora mucb longer period than other sorts. Each packet 
will contain twenty-five seeds. Pkt., 10c.; 3 pkts. 


stems are remarkable; 


Six New Dahlias. 


Never Offered Before. 


Propagated and brought out by one of the 
best and Jargest growers of fine Dablias in the 
United States. The following descriptions are 
his, and we do not hesitate to indorse every 
word; having seen the flowers we pronounce 
them very superior in size and beauty. 

_ JOHN ELITCH—2°° much could hardly be 
said in favor of ths new 
Dahlia. It is pronounced by good judges as the 
Best Red ever sent out. The flowers are very 
large, fire to six inches in diameter, and double to 
the center, which remains full for several days 
after the outer petals have faded. The stems are 
long and wiry. Its color is a bright. dazzling 
red; velvety. Foliage much darker green than 
the average. It belongs to the Decorative or 
Semi-Cactus class. 
PRINCE OF INDIA—2""° of the finest in- 
troduced in recent 
years. Immense flowers, often six inches in 
diameter. of perfect Cactus form and is densely 
double. Its color is very pleasing, almost like 
the American. Beauty Rose, but brighter. Its 
stem is'good and it flowers freely. 

LOUISE—L2"kest Dahlia of all: as black as 

King of the Blacks Pansy. Extra 
long stems and flowers of perfect form. 


Bright scarlet; the flowers 

JOSEPHINE—;,. of good size and excellent 

form, stems long; very free flowering. This is 
a beauty. 


A peculiar combina- 

QUEEN OF SHEBA—jion of gold and silver 

in its color, Flowers, medium to large size, and 
a free bloomer; good stems. 


A beautiful red variegated 

E. A. TUNNELL— 14 shaded with pure 

white: a very pretty and attractive flower, almost 
as perfect and round as a ball. 

Any of the above Dahlias 25 cents each ; 

dozen, $2.50, or while our stock is unbroken 


we will send the Set of Six (or any six of one or 
more kinds) for $1.25. 


Novelties and Specialties for 1897. : 


RED RIDING -HOOD.” 


Fascinating Color. 


15 
Gupid The First Dwarf Sweet Pea, CUPID. 


The Floral Wonder of the Age! 


Again, this season, there was not a sin- 
gle plant that showed any variation in habit or color. It excites wonder wherever 
seen—such a Sweet Pea, yet in habit so unlike a Sweet Pea! It has all the fra- 
grance of the most fayored Eckfords. The flowers are of fine substance and full 
size, borne two and three on the end of each stem=all opening about the same 
time. Grown in a twelve inch-pot just fills the top; with its blooms of glistening 
whiteness it is wonderfully attractive in the house or conservatory. In the garden 
it will be used chiefly as a border plant, for it will bear trimming to just the proper 
shape. Price of True Stock—Pkt., 10¢.; ¥, o4., 15¢.; 02., 25¢.; 4 lb., 85¢.; lb., $3.75. 


Grows Only Five Inches High! 


It comes absolutely true from seed. 


A PINK CUPID. 
Present indications 
promise a Pink 
Cupid for 1898. 


Fragrant as a Rose. 


Standard and wings are a pleasing rosy 


The length and rigidity of the 


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‘RED RIDING-HOOD’’ SWEET PEA. 


Dew Yellow Canna, “Burbank.” 


GIANT ORCHID-LIKE FLOWERS, 
CANARY YELLOW, 
DOUBLE THE SIZE OF MADAM CROZY. 
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A Splendid Bedding Plant, Luxuriant Broad Leaves. A, California 
Seedling of Great Merit. 
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PRICE— Fine Growing Plants, each, $1.00; 6 for $5.00, prepaid. 
Our supply is secured from Headquarters, and is therefore Reliable. 


ROSES--THE TWO RAMBLERS. 
CRIMSON RAMBLER ROSE. 


The most valuable introduction in many 
All that can be desired in a climbing 
variety. Has immense clusters of brilliant 
crimson flowers. Hardy. 

Strong Plants. (postpaid), each, 15 cents; 
4 for 50 cents; 10 for $1.00. 


NEW YELLOW RAMBLER, ‘‘AGLOIA.” 


A new Climbing Rose, and the hardiest 
yellow yet introduced. A very vigorous grower; 
very sweetly fragrant. Same style as Crimson | 
Rambler and a worthy companion to it. | 
Flowers are borne in immense clusters. | 

Strong Plants, (postpaid), each, 75 cents; | 
dozen, $7.50. 


LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY. THE BEST UNDER GLASS. LIVINGSTON’S STONE. 


Prof. W. J. Green, Horticulturist at the Ohio Experiment Station for many years, and 
acknowledged the country over as authority on‘ Vegetables Under Glass,’’ stated to us on 
Nov. 28, 1896: 

“At the Station we have found, after many trials, no better or more productive variety than_Living~- 
and next to it, in my opinion, comes Livingston’s Stone.”’ 
proud to have a report of this kind 
of which will be better un- 
derstood, when it is known that for 15 years extensive trials have been carried on in a most 
: Whole houses (of 
various builds), side benches and all have been devoted annually to tomatoes alone. 


years. 


Don’t Ask a Warrant. 


16 Ch. @. Living 


Celosia, 


tf Ostrich Feather.’’ 


ston s Sons, ‘Columbus, Ohic. 


This new 
duces very 
exquisitely 


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requiring th 
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5 cents. 


Pkt., 5 cent 


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CELOSIA, ‘‘OSTRICH FEATHER.”’ 


twenty-four inches in length, the plants growing from two to three feet in height. 


White Branching—A pure white. Mary Semple—A beautiful shade of shell. pink. 
Price, of cither variety—Pkt., 10¢.; 2 pkts., 15c¢.; 4% 02., 30¢.; 4% 0z., 50¢.; 0z., $1.75. 


Lavender—New and very fine. Pkt., 10c.; 3 for 25c. 


FOR THE ACCOMMODATION 
OF CUSTOMERS 

We will order for them anything in 
Seeds offered by other seedsmen, even if 
only one packet ts wanted; simply remit 
the price named in their Retail Catalogue 
and state in whose catalogue tt was quoted. 
Frequently we have in store some stocks of 
nearly all good things offered by others, 


and can fill orders promptly. 
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semblance of an ostrich feather. The 


the numerous massive plumes way- 


inary Cockscomb. 


Crimson—Inlense fiery scarlet—Pkt., 


Orange — Bright golden orange — 


Branching Asters. 


Asters which has, by careful selec- 
tion, been brought to a high degree 


Feathered Celosia pro- 
large plumes which are 
curved and curled in re- 


about three feet high, is 
1e pyramidal form, and 


ly above the foliage make 
the most effective orna- 
its for either pot or out- 
». Itisof easy cultivation, 
1e same treatment as the 


Ss. 


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train of American grown 


e. The plants are of branching habit, 
rom ten to twenty perfect flowers from 
nches in diameter on stems from ten to 


BRANCHING ASTER FLOWERS. 


THE NEW BEGONIA VULCAN. 


(Begonia Semperflorens Atrococcineum. ) 


This grand new variety is a seedling of the well-known Begonia Vernon, which is so 
popular all over the world as the best variety for bedding on account of profusion of 
bloom, beautiful foliage, and hardy growth, The many good qualities of Vernon are 
intensified.in the Vulcan, which might be called, appropriately, the New Scarlet Ver- 
non Begonia. Planted side by side, the Vulcan is similar in growth and free-flowering 
character, while it completely eclipses the Vernon in the intense brilliancy of its flow- 
ers. Each plant is covered with flowers, which are of the most intense fiery scarlet color, 
even the stamens being tipped with bright red. The entire plant is so brilliant that it 
looks like a mass of burning coals. Comes perfectly true from seed and stands the 
most intense heat of summer, growing vigorously, without wilting, even in hot weather 
Pkt., 15¢.; 2 pkts. for 25c.; 10 pkts. for $1.00, postpaid. 


. 


Japanese Morning Glories. 


(IPOMOEA TRILOBA.) 


The Most Beautiful and Valuable Annual Flowers introduced in twenty-five 
years, and the Most Popular, the Flowers being Magnificent 
in Size and Appearance. 


The great variety of rich«and delicate colors, tints and markings is wonderful 
and almost incredible. They are of all shades of red, delicate pink to the most bril- 
liant crimson and maroon, and innumerable shades of blue, from pale lavender to the 
richest indigo and purple; also white, yellow, brown, and many other odd shades. 
Many have a distinct marginal band of a different color from the rest of the flower, 
and some are spotted with pink, crimson, blue, brown, ete.; others are striped, bloteh- 
ed, mottled, rayed and shaded in an indescribable manner. Many are of very odd and 
singular forms; some have the petals beparete and distinct clear to the base; others 
are scalloped, fringed, frilled or ruffled edges, some with wide, deep throats resem bling 
choice Petunias, also magnificent double flowers of various colors. The foliage of 
some of the varieties is almost as beautiful as the flowers, and they would be worthy of 
culture in any garden even if they had no flowers. The leaves are of various forms, 
some ivy-like, smooth and glossy; others, very hairy; some are green, splashed and 
variegated with white and silver-gray:; rich yellow or golden-bronze leaves, often 
splashed, marbled and mottled with white, gray and green. The vines of most varie- 
ties are very vigorous and growth rapid, climbing from 15 to 30 feet. They branch 
freely near the ground and soon cover arbors, piazzas, trellises, fences, walls, or build- 
ings with a mass of rich foliage and flowers. They begin to flower in a few weeks after 
planting the seeds and continue in bloom until killed by frost. Price, per packet, 10c. 


From Queensland, Australia.—Oct. 15, 1896. ‘' Having got your 50-cent Packet 
Collection of Flower Seeds, as an experiment, I tried them and have been very success- 
ful with them. They were the admiration of my friends here, especially the Pansies, 
Carnations and Asters; thatis the reason of my coming to you for so many (a $10.40 
order), my friends wishing me to get seed for them.” JOHN RAMSEY. 

Mr. Ramsey also states that our Tomato seed grew first-class. ‘‘ Planted early in 
Auqust as soon as frost would permit. Had beautiful Buckeye State Tomatoes over 1 Tb. 
in weight: also California Cream Butter Lettuce was all you recommend it to be.” 


General List 
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Vegetable Seeds © 


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Please order as soon after you get this Catalogue | 
Order Early. as possible, and and then you will have your 
seeds at hand for planting when you want them; besides if you want 
heavy seeds in large quantities they can be sent by freight very cheaply. 


Seeds Prepaid by Mail Please bear in mind that the 


prices in the following list in- 
clude prepayment of postage by us on all seeds offered by the Packet, 
Ounce, Quarter-pound, Pound, Pint or Quart, unless otherwise noted, 
Thus you have only to send the catalogue price, and we guarantee 
safe delivery by mail, postage prepaid. If the seeds are to go by ex- 
ress or freight with other seeds, ete., at the buyer’s expense, deduct 
Bcents for a pound, 8 cents for a pint, and 15 cents for a quart. Half- 

pounds supplied at pound rates; half-bushels at bushel rates. 
or other large planters, requiring larger 


Market Gardeners, quantities of seeds than are here offered. 


are invited to write for our Special Price List. This list we can not 
send to private gardeners, even if they apply for it, as it is intended 
only for those who grow for market. In writing, please state whether 
you are a Market Gardener, Florist or Dealer in Seeds. 

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DONALD’S ELMIRA ASPARAGUS. 


ASPARAGUS. 


French— Asperge. German—Spargle. Spanish— Esparragoe. 

One of the earliest spring vegetables, and one that would be in 
more general use were it known how easily it can be grown. It can be 
grown in any good garden soil, but does best in moist, sandy soil. 

To grow plants from seed, sow in drills about one inch deep. in 
rows a footapart. Keep the soil mellow and free from weeds during 
the summer, *‘ thin out,’’ and the following spring the plants may be 
set out in beds six feet wide, with a path two feet wide on each side; 
set the plants about a foot apart each way, with the plants four inches 
below the surface. The deeper the soil and the more manure used the 
greater the crop. Annually, after the first cutting, the bed should be 
given a liberal top dressing of manure, ashes and salt, which should 
be well cultivated into the soil. Assoon as the tops turn yellow in the 
fall they should be cut and removed from the beds, and just before 
winter cover the beds with four inches of coarse, strawy manure or 
leaves, which should be removed in the spring. A bed 6x60 feet is 
ample for an ordinary family, and when well established is good for 
twenty years. 

One ounce of seed sows 60 feet of drill. 
the ounce. 


Columbian Mammoth White—An entirely distinct variety pro- 
ducing shoots which are white, and remain so as long as it is fit for use. 
In addition to the advantage of its white color it is even more robust 
and vigorous in habit, throws larger shoots and fully as many of them 
as Conover’s Colossal. It needs no earthing up in order to furnish the 
whiteshootsso much sought for. Pkt. 5e.: oz. 10c.; 4 lb. 25c.; 1b. 90c. 

Donald’s Elmira— Originated with Mr. Donald, a well-known 
market gurdener of Elmira, N. Y. It is quite different from either 
Barr’s or Palmetto. anda good, reliable mammoth variety. Pkt., 5c.; 
0z., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 20c.; lb., 75e. 

Conover’s Colossal—A large and rapid grower of excellent 
quality. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 50c. 

Barr’s Mammoth—Very large and uniform, grows yery quick, 
and is very light in color. Pkt , 5¢.; 0z., 10¢c.; 4 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Palmetto—Claimed to bean earlier, better yielder, and more even 
grower than Colossal. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; 144 1b., 20c.: 1b., 60c. 


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N this department we aim to ofter a complete list of all known varieties of real - 
value, and to exclude everything worthless; also to leave out an endless number 
of kinds for which there is nodemand. Weare careful to avoid offering the same 
variety of seeds under different names; also to avoid using misleading descrip- 

tions. It has been our aim to give fair and reasonable General Instruct Ons as to 
planting and growth; but allowance must be made, for what applies in one latitude 
or section may widely differ from another not very far distant. 


PAO ROO 


SEED DISCOUNTS. 
Packet Seed Discounts. This does not refer to seeas offer- 


ed by weight (0z., lb., ete.) or 
measure (pint. quart, etc.), but to seeds in PACKETS ONLY. Nor 
does it refer to Potatoes, Onion Sets or Bulbs. 

For 25 cents select 6 five-cent packages of Vegetable or Flower Seeds, 
For 50 cents select 13 five-cent packages of Vegetable or Flower Seeds, 
For $1.00 select Seeds in Packets (no ounces) amounting to $1.30. 

For 2.00 select Seeds in Packets (no ounces) amounting to 2.75. 

For 5.00 select Seeds in Packets (no ounces) amounting to 7.25. 


Bulk Seed Discounts This discount refers to SEEDS quoted 


in catalogue by weight or measure, 
and not to Potatoes, Onion Sets or Bulbs, as some understood it last 
season, nor to Seeds in Packets: 


On an Order for $ 5.00 
On an Order for 10.00 
On an Order for 20.00 


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12 per cent. 
15 per cent. 


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COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE ASPARAGUS. 


ASPARAGUS ROOTS. 


By purchasing good, strong roots one or two year’s time is saved. 


Columbian Mammoth White—By mail, (postpaid), 50 roots, 
65c.; 100 roots, $1.25. By express or freight, (not prepaid), 100 roots, 
75c.; 500 roots, $8.25; 1000 roots, $6.00. 

Donald’s Elmira—By mail, (postpaid). 50 roots, 65c., 
$1.25. By express or freight, (not prepaid), 100 roots, 75c.; 
$3.25; 1000 roots, $6.00. 

Conover’s Colossal—By mail, (postpaid), 50 roots, 60c.; 100 
roots, $1.00. By express or freight, (not prepaid), 100 roots, 75c.; 
500 roots, $3.00; 1000 roots, $5.50. 

Palmetto—By mail, (postpaid), 50 roots, 60c.; 100 roots, $1.00. 
By express or freight, (not prepaid), 100 roots, 75c.; 500 roots, $3.00; 
1000 roots, $5.50. 

Barr’s Mammoth—By mail, (postpaid), 50 roots, 60c.: 100 roots, 
$1.00. By express or freight, (not prepaid), 100 roots, 75c.; 500 roots, 
$3.00; 1000 roots, $5.50. 


Special Prices for Larger Quantities of above Roots. 


ARTICHOKE. 
French—Artichaut. 


The Globe Artichoke is grown for its flower heads, which are cook- 
ed like Asparagus. It is perennial, hardy, and easily cultivated, hence 
should be more generally grown. Seed can be sown in hot-beds, and 
transplanted into pots, so as to give plenty of room, until danger from 
frost is past, and then transplanted into very rich ground, three feet 
apart each way, or the seed can be sown Outside early in tree in a 
rich seed bed in drills one inch deep, twelve inches apart, thinning, 
when up, to four inches apart in rows; but in that case will not likely 
produce heads the first season. Protect, in winter, with a slight coy- 
ering of manure or leaves put on late after cutting off the old tops. 
The second season they will form heads about July Ist. Once estab- 
lished they will remain bearing for years. 


Large Clobe—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c.; 44 1b., 80c.; 1b., $3.00. 


100 roots, 
500 roots, 


German—Artischoke. 


Remember our Prices for Packets, Ounces, Quarter-pounds, Pounds, Pints and Quarts, are postpaid, unless otherwise noted. 


18 A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 
DWARF OR. BUSH V ARIETIES.—Beans are tender and should not be planted until 


25 5 all danger from frost is past: no time is gained 

French—Haricot. _._German—Bohne. ‘by planting before the ground becomes warm. 
Spanish—Frijorenano. Plant in drills three or four inches apart, er in 

hills one and one-half feet apart in the row, and rows three feet apart Hoe often. but never when 

wet with dew or rain, as earth will rust the leaves and injure the crop, especially in sandy soil. 

One quart will plant "ie 

100 feet of drill; one 

and a half to two bush- 

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EXTRA EARLY ROUND POD VALENTINE. LIVINGSTON’S ROUND SIX WEEKS. 
Coddard, or Boston Favorite—Early; very large and very pro- 
GREEN PODDED VARIETIES. ductive; excellent forshell beans. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.; 
Extra Early Round Pod Valentine—At least ten days earlier | peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50. 

than Early Valentine, and usually ready to pick in 35 days after Wes Emperor William—Produces immense flat green pods in great 
ing. Pods round, thick and fleshy, of finest quality and unequaledin | profusion; very early and of splendid quality. Largest podded of all 
uniformity of ripening; one of the most profitable sorts forgardeners. | Bush sorts. Pkt., 10c.; pint.25c.; quart, 45c.; peck, $1.25; bus. $4.50. 
Packet, 10c.; pint, 20¢.; quart, 35c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75. Best of All Dwarfs—Pods long, very fleshy, succulent, stringless 
White Valentine—The seed of this bean being white gives it ad- and rich in flayor; are produced early and abundantly; one of the 


ditional value, as it can be used green as a snap bean, or as a winter | most valuable green podded beans for market or family use. Packet, 
shelled bean. Pkt,10c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 40c.; peck, $1.00; bus. $3.75 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart; 45c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75. 


Early Mohawk—First early; none better for first planting; pro- Broad Windsor—Best English variety. Packet, 10c.; % pint, 15c.; 
ductive, very hardy, almost rust proof; can be used when half grown. pint, 25c.; quart, 50c. 
Packet, 10c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 35c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50. Dwarf Horticultural—A bush sort of the well-known pole variety 
Livingston’s Round Six Weeks—A most erent green Bonaes ofsame name. Pkt.,10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.; peck, $1; bus. $3.50 
snap bean. It isnot only extra early, but is a good,strong grower an 
apindant cropper. No een padded sort SCRTaE een it a freedom : FIELD VARIETIES. 
from strings. A favorite with all Market Gardeners. Packet, 10c.; White Kidney (Roya DwarrF)—An excellent ‘shell bean,’’ green 
pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.75. orripe One of the best for winter use. Unsurpassed for baked beans. 


Early Warwick—One of the earliest if not the earliest Green Bush Beas AOS Been re eR Ce Packet, 5c.; pint, 20c.; 
sort; stringless; a heavy cropper and good shipper. Packet, 10c.; eho tyeisteay ISLES eho, NS) AE 3 
pint, 20c.; quart, 35c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.50. = Fe eee. ery ith He onion bean anos ne planted in 

‘ PAA bora 3 ae i a hill. Small, white; one of the best dry beans for market purposes. 
ROE caaer, se dear sisi vac nasa aoe ae Packet, 10c.; Packet, 5c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 35¢.; peck, 80c.; bushel, $3.00. 
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. White Marrow—Extensively grown for sale as a dry bean. Ex- 

_ Refugee, or Thousand PIA aE a RHO NL Oe Bee cellent shelled. either green or dry. Packet, 5¢.; pint, 20c.; quart, 
thick, tender. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 35¢.; peck $1; bus. $3.50. | 350 - peck, 80c.; bushel, $3.00. 

Extra Early Refugee—Has all the good qualities of the famous Improved Navy or Boston Pea Bean—Excellent variety; very 

Refugee; immense yielder; sure to produce a good crop in either wet | productive; early; hardy; white pods, generally in clusters. A favor- 

ordry season. Pkt.,10c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 35c.; peck, $1; bus.. $3.75. | ite for baking. Pkt..5c.; pint, 20c.; quart, 35¢.; peck, 80c.; bus. $3.00. 


DWARF OR BUSH LIMA BEANS. 


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true dwarf or bush form, and 
grow but 18 to 20 inches high, 
growing without the aid of stakes, 
poles or othersupports. The bush 
varieties are about two weeks ear- 
lier than the Climbing Limas and 
are abundant bearers until frost. 
Should be planted, when the 
weather and ground have become 
warm, in rows 2 feet apart and sin- 
¢ gle plants 1 foot apart in the row, 4 

Henderson’s Dwarf Lima 
Grows in compact bush form.and 
produces enormous crops, which 
can be as easily gathered as the 
common bush sorts. Packet, 10c.; 
pint, 25¢.; quart, 40c.; peck, 
$1.25; bushel, $4.25. 

Dreer’s Dwarf Lima—A true bush form of Dreer’s Lima Pole; matures early 
and yery productive. The beans, in a green state, are not quite as large as the Large 
Lima, but grow closer together in the pods, are thicker, sweeter, more tender and 
succulent, and remain green aftermaturing. Single plants often bear 100 to 150 pods. 
Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45e.; peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.50. 

Burpee’s Dwarf Lima—Beans as large as the Large Pole Lima but strictly dwarf 
and come absolutely true from seed. Of stout growth and always erect, branching vig- 
orously), bearing from 50 to 200 handsome, large pods, well filled with very large beans, 
identical in size and luscious flavor to the well-known Large Pole Limas. Packet, 10e.; pint, 
25c.; quart, 45c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, $6.00. 

Kumerle, or Thorburn—A dwarf form of the famous Challenger Lima. Packet, 
10e.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.50. 


TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—BEANS. 19 


RUST PROOF GOLDEN WAX BEAN 


KEENEY’S RUSTLESS WAX BEAN. 


DWARF WAX OR YELLOW POD VARIETIES. 


OUR QUART AND PINT PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE. 


Rust Proof Colden Wax—Onune of the best strainof; KEENEY’S RUSTLESS WAX-—The Long 
Golden Wax on the market. It is hardier, much more | Looked-for Bean, combining hardiness and pro- 
prolific, holds its pods up well is of better quality, | ductiveness with fine quality. A strong-growing 
and the pods are straighter, longer and thicker than | bush variety of remarkable vigor and freedom 
the ordinary Golden Wax, and are rust proof. Packet, | from rust.. It sends out short tendrils on which 
10c.; pint, 25¢ ; quart, 40c : peck, $1.25. bushel, $4. pods rae jounees pocsnen to those meas the 

F ee shoe | Central stalk of the plant, which accounts for its 

Crystal Waite eX ie cea. the. best. | wonderful productiveness, amounting, under fav- 
Quick to mature, slow to harden, retaining t =e! rated | orable conditions, to 100 to 150 fold. The pods 
succulent flavor for days after they are ready to pu are meaty and well filled, thick-flat when young, 
The pods are ivory white, of good size round, and | ynq semi-round later: of rich yellow color and 
very fleshy. An BEANS eo ery tana | fine quality, and entirely stringless, even when large 
pint, 25e.; quart, 45c,; peck, $1.25; a S ; Pays enough to shell. . If the pods are picked as fast as 

Colden-Eyed Wax—Extremely early and vigorous | formed, the plant continues to furnish a bountiful 
growing very rapidly, and yields a great profusion of | supply for an unusually long season, and is prac- 
tender, succulent pods, of beautiful waxy appearance; | tically everbearing until frost. Packet, 10c.; pint, 
its flavor is unexcelled. be Si pint, 25c.; | 30e.; quart, 50c.; peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.50. 
quart, 40c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, $3.50. we achat Be 

Scarlet Flageolet Wax—A very showy variety. | , Challenge Dwarf Black Wax—A distinct sort, 

early as the Black Wax, and nearly always exempt | fully one week earlier than any other Wax Bean, while 
AS ear Yas Rae - aN dere oxy edtuetiva: | itS Vigor and productiveness leave nothing to be 
from rust. The plants are large, erect, very productive; | ae ; 
=e Sale pint akd on,.| desired. The pods are large and of good color, 
pods of extra large size. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; | é if eel ears Ss f 
40c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.75. | grow uniform and well together; none better for 
aa t FI I I € Wax ( Penta SaON Wax'')—Planit ya early crop. Packet, 10c; pint, 25c; quart, 
iolet Flageole “PERFECTION WAX" )—Filant | 40c.; peck, $1.10; bushel, $4.00. 
large. Pods long, large, more twisted than the Scarlet, | I $4 
a little later and distinctly larger. Packet, 10c.; pint, | 
25e.: quart, 40c.; peck, $1.25; bushel, $4.75. 

Ferry's Golden Wax—Very early ‘ \ Aiea 
stringless bean of golden wax Cee DM, | \ be . saad ee By 
of excellent quality; well-known anc 5 é Soy tae oe ie eal 
extensively used by market gar- productive. Packet, 10c.: pint, 25c.; 


Prolific German Wax (Cylinder Pod )—An 
‘improved strain of Black Wax, having longer, 
whiter, and 


deners. Packet, 10¢c.; pint 20c.; quart, 35c.; peck, $1.00; bushel, 
uart, 35¢.; peck, $1 bushel, $3.75. 
$3.50. German Black Wax— Early, 


White-Seeded Wax — Excellent 
snap bean: fine for shelling; seed 
pure white. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c ; 

uart. 40c.; peck, $1.10; bushel, 

4.00. 


stringless, pods round, waxy-yellow, 
solid and tender. Packet, 10c , pint, 
25c.; quart, 40c.; peck, $1; bushel, 
$3.75. 


Wardwell’s Kidney Wax—Vine of 


NEW VALENTINE WAX—An im- 
proved Extra Early Va‘entine with 
round wax pods. Grows about 15 
inches high. with a strong stalk and 
au abundance of foliage. One of the 
earliest Wax Beansin use. The pods 
are very meaty, and no other Bean has 
less string or less hard shell to the pod 
as long as it is suitable for cooking. 
Remarkably free from rust, and re- 
Mains a long time without becoming 
tough. Very productive. Packet, 
10c.: pint, 30c.; quart, 50c.; ‘peck, 
$1.50; bushel, $5.50. 

Black-Eyed Wax—One of the ear- 
liest in cultivation. Pods long and 
beautiful in color; very tender; fine 

Vor; very productive; vigorous 
grower. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; 
quart, 40c.; peck, $1.10; bushel, $4. 


NEW VALENTINE WAX BEAN. 


medium size, erect, hardy and pro- 
ductive. Pods long, broad, flat, and 
of a delicate waxy-yellow, and brittle. 
Beans large, kidney-shaped, white, 
with dark markings about the eye. 
A first-class snap bean, and a good 
winter shell sort; as early as the 
common Golden Wax. Packet, 10c.; 
pint, 25e.; quart, 40¢.; peck, $1.10; 
bushel, $4.00. 

Yosemite Mammoth Wax—The 
monster pods of this new variety 
average 10 to 14 inches in length, are 
nearly all solid pulp-and absolutely 
stringless, cooking tender and delic- 
ious; rich golden yellow; a vigorous 
grower, covering the ground with its 
heavy foliage. A desirable variety. 
Packet, 10¢.; pint, 30e.; quart, 50c.; 
; bushel, $8.00. 


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POLE BEANS are more tender and require more carein culture 
than the dwarf or bush varieties, and should be 

sown two weeks later; they succeed best in sandy loam, which should 
be liberally enriched with manure. Form hills from three to four feet 
apart; plant five or six beans in a hill, about two inches deep, leaving 
space in the center for the pole. When the beans are well started they 
should be thinned to two or three plants in a hill. One quart makes 

~ 100 to 200 hills, according to size of beans. Eight to twelve quarts 


plant an acre. 
POLE LIMA BEANS. 


Lima beans will not grow until the weather and ground are warm, 
if planted before they are apt to rot in the ground. 

Extra Early Jersey—The beans are nearly as large and equally as 
good as the late sorts, but two weeks earlier. Packet, 10c.; pint, 30c.; 
quart, 50c.; peck, $1.75; bushel, $6.75. 

Dreer’s Improved—Vines vigorous and productive; pods short, 
broad, straight and coarse; the beans are much thicker than the ordin- 
ary Limas.’ Pkt , 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.; peck, $1.75; bus., $6.25. 

Challenger Lima—Similar to but an improvement on Dreer’s In- 
proved; more prolific, pods and beans larger, of the same shape. It is 
early, and continues bearing its closely crowded clusters of pods until 
frost. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25; quart, 50c ; peck, $1.75: bushel, $6.25. 

Ford’s Mammoth-Podded—Pods are 
six to nine inches long, produced in large 
clusters, and containing from five to six pods 
each; of excellent quality for using either 
green ordry. Packet, 10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 
55c.; peck, $2.50; bushel, $9.00. 

Large White—A general favorite for 
home use ormarket. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; 
quart, 45¢.; peek, $1.50; bushel, $5.50. 

Small White — (CarRoLINA SEWEE, OR 
Sreva)—Resembles the Large Lima, but has 
smaller leaves and seeds. Is earlier and more 
hardy. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.; 
peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.75. / 

King of the Garden—A vigorous grower, 
bearing profusely, large pods varying in 
length from five to eight inches; beans large 
and of rich flayor. Packet, 10c.; pint, 30c.; 
quart, 55c.; peck, $2.00 ; bushel, $7.00. 

Mammoth Kidney-Shaped—The beans 
are extra large and fine in every way. Packet, 
10c.; pint, 30¢.; qt., 55¢.; pk., $2.00; bus., $7. 


POLE OR RUNNING BEANS. 


White Creaseback—An extremely ear- 
ly green pod bean which cannot be praised 
too highly. Jtisagood grower, vines small 
to medium, and exceedingly productive; the 
long pods are produced all over the vine in 
clusters of from four to twelve; perfectly 
round, with a crease in the back ; stringless, 
very fleshy and of fine quality. Packet, 10c.; 
pint, 25c.; qt., 45c.; peck, $1.50; bus., $5.50. 

Ciant Red Wax—Long, yellowish-white 
waxen pods, thick, fleshy, tender, fine flay- 
ored and keeps green a long time in fit con- : 
dition for use. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25c.; qt., 45¢.; peck, $2.00; bus,, $7.50. 

White Dutch Case Knife—One of the earliest; a splendid green 
she}] bean, also a fine dry bean for winter use; good for planting among 
corn. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45c.; peck, $1.60; bushel, $6.00. 

Southern Prolific—A very prolific sort, popular in the South and 
good anywhere. Pods green, cylindrical, long, fleshy, crisp and excel- 
lent Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45.; peck, $1.50; bushel, $5.50. 

Yard Long, or Cuban Asparagus Bean—This is quite a curi- 
osity. Itis a pole bean, with dark green foliage, and pods growing TWO 
FEET AND UPWARD IN LENGTH. The pods of such extraordinary length 
are produced very abundantly. Packet, 10c.; pint, 35c.; quart, 60c. 


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Powell’s Prolific—A most rampant grower, one plant filling a 
pole with a mass of vines densely loaded with beans; almost a solid 
mass Of pods from bottom to top of pole. Handsome green pods, aver- 
aging eight or nine beans to the pod, growing very uniform, about six! 
inches long; periectly stringless, very thick meated, tender, rich andl 
buttery; everbearing; very profitable for market gardeners. Packet, 
10e.; pint, 30c.; quart, 50e.; peck, $2 00; bushel, $7.00. ‘ 

Lazy Wife’s—The pods grow fromsix to eight inches long, entirely 
stringless, of a rich, buttery flavor when cooked. Pods retain their 
tender, rich flavor until nearly ripe: a good whiteshell bean for winter 
use. Packet, 10c.; pint, 30c.; quart, 55c.; peck, $2.00; bushel, $7.50. 

Horticultural, or Speckled Cranberry—the old “* Bird Ego” 
Bean—Round, speckled ; tender for snap beans: not excelled for shell-! 
ing and succotash. Pkt., 10c.; pint, 25; qt., 45; pk., $1.50; bus., $5.00. 


===> Kentucky Wonder—A very prolific sort, 
bearing its pods in large clusters; pods green, 
often reaching nine or ten inches, nearly 
round when young, and very crisp. Packet, 
10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 45¢.; peck, $1.50; 
bushel, $5.50. 

Red Speckled Cut-Short, or Corn Hill 
—An old variety very popular for planting: 
among corn, and will give a good crop with- 
out poles; vinesmedium, nottwining tightly; 
pods short, round and tender. Packet. 10¢.> 
pint, 30c.; qt., 50c.; peck, 2.00; bus., $7.00— 


White Dutch Runner—Has large, white 
seed and beautiful clusters of white flowers : 
good green shell bean. Packet, 10c.; pint, 
25c.; quart, 45c. 

Scarlet Runner—This fayorite climber 
produces clusters of beautiful searlet flowers; 
grown principally for ornament but can be 
used as a green shell bean. Packet, 10c.; 
pint, 25¢.; quart, 45c. ; 

Colden Champion Wax—THE EARLIEST 
and one of the best wax pole beans. The pods 
are long, cylindrical, very fleshy, stringless. 
bright golden yellow, and borne in clusters: 
productive and of extra fine quality. Packet, 
10c.; pint, 30¢.; quart, 55c.; peck, $2.00; 
bushel, $7.50. 

Early Colden Cluster Wax—Although 
it begins to bearearly it continues until frost. 
Every one is surprised at their beautiful ap- 
pearance and productiveness. Pods from six 
to eight inches long and borne in clusters of 
from three to six, and are most freely pro 
duced; stringless, very tender, and of delic- 
ious flavor: ¥ery profitable to grow for mar- 
ket. Packet, 10c.; pint, 25c.; quart, 500.; peck, $1.75; bushel, $6.50._ 


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BROCCOLI. 


french—Chou Brocoli. German—Spargle Kohl. 


Sow thinly in seed beds about the middle of Spring, and transplant 
and cultivate the same as cabbage. Produces heads very nearly like 
Cauliflower, but more hardy. 

Early Large White—Heads medium size, close, compact, and of 
creamy White color. One of the most certain to head. Pkt., 10c.; 
0z., 30¢.; 1% Ib., $1.00. 


Early Purple Cape—Diflersin color, Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 30c.; 41b., $1. 


BRUSSELS SPROUTS. 
French—Chou de Bruxelles. German—Sprossen Kohl. 

This is one of the most delicious ofall vegetables,and of easy growth, 
but is not so well known in America as il deserves. Produces on the 
stem small heads resembling miniature cabbages. The sprouts are used 
as greens and become very tender when touched by the frost. Sow in 
May and inanage as winter cabbage. In the fall the leaves should be 
broken down so that the little cabbages will have more room to grow. 
Best Improved Dwarf—Produces compact sprouts of finest qual- 

agood keeper. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25c.; 4 Ib . 6Oc.; 1b., $2.00. 


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TRUE BLUE: GARDEN SEEDS—BEETS. 


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French—Betlerave. German—Runkle-Rube. Spanish—Belleraga. 
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TAB L E B E E [ S @ provided it is thoroughly mixed with manure. If wanted very early, sow in 
\ot-beds and transplant; but for main crop sow in the spring as soon as the ground beeomes fit to work, in drills eighteen inches apart and two 
nches deep. For winter use the turnip varieties ay be sown as late as June. When plants have attained three or four inches, thin out so that 
hey stand five or six inches apart. Keep free from weeds by frequent hoeing and hand weeding, if necessary. Before freezing weather sets in, 
he roots may be stored in cellars or pits, as potatoes; dry earth thrown over them before the straw and earth covering is put on insures their 
‘eeping over winter. Be very earefill not to bruise them in handling. One ounce of seed to 50 feet of drill; 5 to 6 pounds to the acre. 


PRICES INCLUDE POSTAGE PREPAID BY US. 
CROSBY’S IMIPROVED EGYPTIAN — Our Leader. | DEWING’S IMPROVED BLOOD TURNIP. 


Extra Early—A very superior strain of blood red Egyptian, care- | 
ully selected for years by Mr. Crosby, a noted markct gardener. whose 
im was to secure a perfect forcing variety. The results obtained were 
andsome form, good size. few, small tops, very small tap root, fine 
mality, and. above all. quick, rapid growth. The shape is very desira- 
le. not quite so flat as the ordinary Egyptian, norso round as the 
eclipse. Takes on its turnip shape and looks well even in the early 
tages of its growth, on which account it is preferred for forcing to 


The best main erop variety. Roots are smooth and handsome, good 

size, tender and sweet. A great favorite with marketmen. Our stock 
| is grown from Selectcd Bects and is unexcelled by any in the country. 
} Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44. 1b , 20c.; Ib., 50c. 

Arlington Favorite—A new Beet, which for form, flavor, deep 
| blood-red color of the flesh. small foliage,and general markct garden 
| cultivation cannot be excelled, if equalled, by any other. Pkt., 5¢e.; 
oz. 10; 4 ]1b., 25¢.; Ib., 75e. 


Globe and Malf-long varieties, which require Jonger 
time to grow to presentable market shape. This is 
a decided advantage to those who force for real 
early mnarket, and especially for a market where 
beets are sold in bunches. Once used it is preferred 
to all others for forcing in frames or for first sowing 
outside. We bave made a very fine selection of this 
stock fer years, and many of our market gardeners 
place their orders (5 to 25 pounds) several 
months ahead, soasto be sure of it at plant- 
ing time. Itis avery good variety for familu 
use. Being a rapid grower it may be sown 
outside as late as Judy. Pkt., 10¢.; 02., 15¢.; 
14 Ib., 35¢ ; Ib., $1.00 


DETROIT DARK RED. 


One of the very best red turnip shaped 
varieties ; has small, upright growing tops, 
splendid shape, and in color of skin is dark 
blood red, ayia flesh deep bright red. Very 
crisp. tender and sweet; matures early 
holds a long time in condition for use, and 
produces a very uniform crop in shape. 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10e.; 4% lb., 20c.; 1b., 6Oc 

Stinson’s Dark Turnip— An excel- 
lent variety. very early, and agreat favorite 
in eastern markets ; small tops; rich color, 
CROSBY'S IMPROVED EGYPTIAN BEET. gel ete peoe ee Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 10c.; 

é : thb. 2oe.; Ib., 55¢e. fi 
Early Egyptian—\ ery early : dark blood-red, of medium size, ten Eclipse—Very early, handsome, smooth, dark, globe-shaped beet; 
ier ah Bees jee for forcing. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 \b., 20¢; Ib., 50c small top; very desirable quality. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c¢.; 44 1b., 20¢ ; 1b., 50e, 
mands Turnip—Deep red ; good size; smooth ; small top; very Early Blood Turnip—Oldstandby. Pkt. 5c; 0z. 10c; 41b. 20; lb. 50e 


and decidedly popular. Pkt., 5c.: 0z., 10c¢.: 4 Ib., 20e.: Th. 506 
y pol pine JA? Ns Mitchell s Blood Turnip—Pkt. 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 


entz—Pkt.. 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 41b.. 20c.; Ib., 60¢ 
Bastian’s Early Blood Turnip—Pkt. 5e.: oz. 10 ; 4 Jb. 20; |b. 50. Dark Blood Red—Good keeper and grown mostly for winter use, 
Pkt., 5c¢.; 0z., 10¢.; 4% Tb., 20c.; Ib., 50c. 


£arly Flat Red Bassano—Pkt., 5c.: oz.: 10¢c.: V4 Vb.; 20¢.; Ib. 50¢. | 


Detroit Dark 
Red Beet. 


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oc. 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


BEETS 


For Feeding Stock. 
MANGEL WURZELS {0t stock feeding 


restimated.» The results from their use are wonder- 4 yi 
ful, as is Clearly shown in the improved health ae ( ; 
and condition of animals, the increased yield of . 
milk in cows, and the great saving of hay. They 
can be raised at a very trifling cost, and yield im- 


for stock feeding 


and 4he rows should be at least two fect apart, and 
if Jarge quantities are grown it is best to have the 
rows wide enough apart to use a horse in cultivating. 
Five or six pounds of-seed required per acre. 
COLDEN TANKARD—The best Yellow Mangel in cultiva= 
tion—Ilesh bright yellow, and in this respect differs from all other 
varieties which cut white. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; %41b., 15e.; 1b., 40c. 


By express—Lb., 30¢.;'5 1bs., $1.25; 10 Ibs. for $2.25. 

Colden Ciant Intermediate (Yellow Leviathan Mammoth 
Yellow)—Beautiful russet-yellow color; 
smooth skin; 
€rops and is an excellent keeper. 
By express—Lb., 35c.; 


remerkably even in shape; 
the flesh is white, firm and sweet. Produces enormous 
Pkt., 5¢,)-0z., Oc 34 Jb., 15c;; 


Ib., 45c. 5 lbs. for $1.50. 


LANE’S IMPROVED IMPERIAL—An American variety, and 


well liked for stock-feeding. It is not so sweet as the French Sugar 
Beets grown especially for sugar making, but the roots are larger and 
more symmetrical, of fine grain and very sweet. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 
Y%lb., 15c.; lb., 45. By express—Lb,, 35c.; 5 Ibs. for $1.30: 10 Ibs. 
for $2.75. 

French Red Top—Extensively grown in France. Ripens early, 
and yields large returns in sugar per acre; heavy cropper. Pkt., 5c.; 
@z., 10¢.; %4 1b., 15¢.; Jb., 40¢c. By express—Lb., 30c.; 5 lbs. for $1.25. 


Wee 
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Champion Yellow, or Orange Clobe—Very productive. easily 
poe and an excellent keeper; spherical in shape; orange-yellow- 
*kt. 5e.; 0z. 10¢.; 4 lb. 15c.; 1b. 40e. By express—Lb. 80c.; 5 Ibs: $1.25. 


Red Clobe—Similar to Yellow Globe, except in color, Pkt..5e.; 


0z., 10¢.; 4%4 1b., 15¢.; 1b., 40c. By express—Lb., 30c.; 5 Ibs. for $1.25. 
MAMMOTH LONC RED, also called Norbitan Ciant, Jumbo 
Mangel, Colossal, ete.—A large and well-formed variety: -blood- 
red color; exceedingly nutritious. Pkt., 5e.;°oz., 10c.; ¥4 Ib.. 15c.; 
lb., 40c. By express—Lb.; 30c.; 5 lbs. for $1.25; 10 


“SUGAR BEETS. 


Sugar: Beets are ‘not as heavy 
yielders as the Mangels. but are of 
superior quality, containing a large 
amount. of saccharine matter. 
Thousands of acres are planted 
with Sugar Beets for the manufac- 
ture of sugar. They are excellent 
for feeding cows, improving won- 
derfully the quantity and also thé 
quality of the milk, 

Vilmorin’s imperial—A medium sized white sugar beet. brought 
by the most careful selection to the highest perfection, both in shape, 
shape and color of roots. Greatly esteemed by sugar manufacturers. 
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 Ib.. 15¢.: lb.,50c. By express—Lb.,. 40¢.; 5 lbs. 
for $1.75; LO lbs. for $3.25. 


Swiss ChardsSilver or Sea Kale Beet—Cultivated for its leaves 


The mid-rib is stewed and served as asparagus, other portions of the _ 


leaf being used as spinach. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; %Tb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 


Cauliflower. 


French—Choufleur. Spanish—Coliflor. 
Price should not be 


German—Blumen Kohl. 


No Seed is more important than Cauliflower. 
considered. 


The culture of Cauliflower is similar to Cabbage. It delights in a 
rich, moist soil, and in dry seasons should be abundantly watered, 
especially when heading. Sow seed in the hot-bed in January or Feb- 
ruary, and transplant the plants two or three inches apart in boxes, or 
in the soil of another hot-bed, until such time as they are safe to be 

lanted in the open ground, which in this latitude is usually from the 

5th of March to the 10th of April. Set the plants two feet by fifteen 
inches apart. If properly hardened off 
they are seldom injured by being planted 
out too early. When heading tie the out- 
side leaves loosely over the head to protect 
it from the sun. Cauliflower should be 
kept growing constantly, as it may be in- 
jured by a check at any period of growth. 


One ounce of seed gives 
1,500 to 2,000 plants. 


LIVINGSTON’S 
(Select EARLIEST. 


Stock.) 


The best of all for forcing 
under glass,a compact grower, 
extremely early, sure head- 
ing, heads large, solid, and as 
white as snow. Gardeners 
who have tested this finestock 
invariably pronounce it the 
most profitable variety for 
either carly or late planting. 
Tn short, it is an excellent all- 
seasons Cauliflower. Price, 
undcr our True Blue Seal— 
Packet, 25¢.; % oz., $1.00; 
0z., $3.75; % Ib., $14.00; 
1b... $45.00. 


LIVINGSTON'S EARLIEST CAULIFLOWER—FINEST IN THE WORLD. 


Large Late Algiers—A splendid late variety; popular with can- 
ners and market gardeners. Seldom fails to produce Jarge. white 
heads. Pkt: 5c.; 14 0z., 40c.; 0z., 75c.; 44 1b., $2.00; lb., $7.75. 

Half Early Paris, or Nonpareil—Heads large, white and com- 

act; good for either early or late use. Pkt., 5¢.; 14 0z., 20e.; oz. GOc.: 
4 \b., $2.00; lb., $7.00. 

Leneormand’s Short-Stemmed—Large. late, short-stemmed 
variety, producing well-formed heads of excellent quality. Pkt., 5c.; 
16 02Z., 39¢.; 02z., 60e.; 44 1b., $1.75; lb., $7.00. 

HENDERSON’S EARLY SNOWBALL—One of the best types of 
Cauliflower on the market. If planted March Ist, large heads will be 
produced early in June, and searcely a single head will fail to form. 
The outer leaves are short, so that the plants may be set from 18 to 20 
inehes apart. Its compact habit of. growth renders it a very profitable 
variety to force under glass, and it does well for late planting. Our 
stock cannot be excelled in quality. Pkt., 25c.; 14 0z.,.75e.; %oz., 
$1.50; 02., $2.75; 14 ib. $9.00; 1b. $83.00. 


Danish Snowball—Growing in favor 
with market gardeners. Pkt., 20c.; 4% oz., 
75e.; 144 02., $1.35; 0z:, $2.40. 


EXTRA EARLY DWARF ERFURT— 
The favorite German variety. Dwarf habit, 
compact growth, short out- 
side leaves: can be planted 
20 inches apart. A sure header. 
Pkt., 15c.; 44 0z., 65e.; YWoz., 
$1.30; 02.$2.50; 44 1b. $8.00; 
Ib., $30.00. : 

Veitch’s Autumn Ciant 
—The heads are beautifully 
white, large, firm and com- 
pact, and being thoroughly 
protected by the foliage. re- 
main louger fit for use. Pkt., 
5 40c.; 3% 1b., $1.50; 


Mrs. George Berner, Howe 
Cave, N. Y., August 23, 96, 
writes: 
bought of you came frue to 
Am well pleased with 
everything-"’ 


name, 


‘‘Every seed I ever’ 


French—Chouxr Poenmes. 
German—Kopf Kohl. 
Spanish—fepollo. 


Cabbage. 


Cabbage requires deep, rich, mellow soil, high manuring and good 
ulture, in order to obtain fine, solid heads. For early use sow seeds 
f the early kinds in the hot-bed or in a box in the house, the last of 
anuary or early in February, and transplant them in the open ground 
n April, in rows two feet apart and eighteen inches between the plants 
n the row; or sow a bed of seed outside as soon as the soil can be 
vorked, if you do not care for real early éabbage, These may be trans- 
jlanted in about four weeks. For second early cabbage sow in April 
nd transplantin May. For late cabbage sow in May and transplant in 
uly, in rows three feet apart and two feet between the plants in the 
ow. In transplanting cabbage or cauliflower it is important that 
lants be set down to the first leaf, so that the stem may not be injured 
n case of frost. Be careful not to cover the heartof the plant. Hoe every 
yeek and stir the ground deep. As they advance in growth draw a 
ittle earth to the plants until they begin to head. To prevent splitting 
r bursting of cabbage go frequently over the ground and start every 
abbage that appears to be about to mature, by pushing them over 
ideways, which breaks some of the roots and checks its growth. To 
event the attacks of cabbage fly on small plants, dust thoroughly 
vith plaster, air-slaked lime, or use wood ashes, freely over the young 
lants. For the cabbage worm try ‘‘SlugShot.’’ (See Insect Destroyers 
n back part of this catalogue.) One ounce of seed produces about 
,500 plants. Four ounces grow enough plants to set an acre. 


ALL-HEAD EARLY (True Burpee’s)—A thoroughbred sort, on 
ecount of its remarkably uniform size and shape, and its reliability 
or heading. The deep flat heads are solid and uniform in color as well 
sin shape and size. The main feature of a good cabbage is tenderness, 
nd in this respect it is unsurpassed for winter use. Seed sownin July, 
nd the plants set out about the middle of August, will bring heads, 
arge and solid, which are sure to winter well. By reason of its compact 
Trowth and absence of loose leaves, fully one thousand more heads can 
e obtained to the acre than of most other varieties of good size. Set 
he plants eighteen inches apart in rows, with three feet between the 
ows and 9,680 plants can be set 
man acre, ninty-five per cent. of 
vhich, in an ordinary season, and 
vith reasonable cuitivation, will 
nake good merchantable heads. 
»*kt., 5¢e.; %0z., 
1OG.s)| O2., 45c.: 
4\b., 50c.; Ib., 
31.50. 


ALL HEAD EARLY CABBAGE, « 


TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—GABBAGE. 


pie [RUE -BLUE” 


Seeds Fresh, Clean and 
Vita “33 


HENDERSON’S EARLY SUMMER-Selected Stock—Is about 
ten days later than the Wakefield, but being fully double the size, it 
may be classed as decidedly the best large early cabbage, and is deserv- 
cdly popular with market gardeners. In weight it is equal to most of 
the late varieties, and its short outer leaves allow it to be planted near- 
ly as close as the Wakefield. It keeps longer without bursting open 
after heading than any variety we know of. Pkt., 5¢.; % oz, 10c.; 
oz., 20c.; 44 Ib., 65c.; Ib., $2.25. 

Henderson’s Succession—About one week later than the Early 
Summer, but nearly double the size; while it can be planted nearly as 
close, its outer leaves being unusually short. One of its characteristics 
is the fact that it is always sure to héad. Pkt., 5c.; 4 0z., 10c.; 02z., 
15c.; 14 lb., 50c.; Ib., $1.75. 

EARLY JERSEY WAKEFIELD—Selected Stock—Many market 
gardeners consider this the very best early cabbage in cultivation. It is 
certainly deserving of its great popularity, and 1s grown extensively for 
market and shipping. Its merits are many, among which may be men- 
tioned its large Miva head for an early sort, small outside foliage, and its 
uniformity in producing crop. The heads are pyramidal in shape, 
having a blunted or rounded peak. This is the sort mostly used for win- 
tering overin cold frames. The seed we offer is first-class, and is sure to 
give satisfaction. Pkt., 5c.; %40z., 15c.; 02z., 25c.; 4 lb., 75c.; Ib., $2.50, 

LARCE WAKEFIELD, or Charleston Wakefield—A selection 
from Early Jersey Wakefield, only it is about a week later than that 
popular early variety, but grows much larger; heads often averaging 15 
to 18 lbs., as solid as Winningstadt and exceeding it as asure header 
and inearliness. Pkt., 5c; %0z., 15c.. 0z., 25c ; 4 1b., 65c.; lb., $2.25, 

EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS—The Earliest Cabbage m the World— 
While not as large as Jersey Wakefield, it is several days earlier, and for 
a first early variety cannot be excelled. It resembles the Etampes in 
character and appearance, haying solid, compact heads of conical form, 
of yellowish green color; very dwarf and uniform; desirable as a quick 
forcing sort. Pkt., 5¢e.; % 10¢.; 0z., 15¢.; 44 1b., 40¢c.; 1b., $1.40. 


4 02., 
Very Early Etampes—The earliest of all Cabbages except Express. 


Heads oblong, rounded at top, solid and firm, medium size, very fine 
quality. Pkt., 5¢.; 4% 0z., 10¢.; 02., 15¢.; 4 Ib., 40e.; Ib., $1.40. 


New Castle, Pa., Sept. 5, 1895. 

The Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage I 

got from you did fine; most every one 

made a splendid head in spite of the terri- 
ble hot and dry weather we had. 

Louis SCHMIDT. 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


HARD HEADING, OR LUXE 


CHASES EXCELSIOR CABBAGE, NEW 


LUPTON CABBAGE, 


TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—GABBAGE. 


25 


me) > 4 HIVINGSTON’S;; | 
PREMIUM FLAT DUTCH CABBAGE 


Over ten years ago we set out to build up a strain of 
Large Late Flat Duteh Cabbage that would be better than 
any other on the market. We are strongly convinced that 
we now haye it in our Select Premium Fiat Dutch. Our 
purpose has been to weed out every objectional point, and 
to fix firmly every good quality. It produces many tons to 
the acre, because of its solidity and compact, snug manner 
of growth. Unlike most large sorts, it is solid to the heart. 
Seeds having been grown always from heads (not from stalks 
after the heads were taken off) fully developed and perfect | 
in every respect, this strain has a most vigorous congstitu- 
tion. Forthe winter market it has no superior. Heads are 
large and very solid; they open white, crisp and tender, 
and with good cultivation is sure to head. Grown largely 
by marketmen on account of its good shipping qualities. 
Pkt., 5c.; 40z., 15c.; 0z., 25e:; $1b.; 75c.;_ lb., $2:75; 2 lbs., 
$5.00, postpaid. 


Early Winningstadt—The Old Standby —Well-known and very 
opular everywhere; in season very close to the Wakefield. Heads 
arge, decidedly conical, leaves bright, glossy green; heads solid and 
hard, even in summer. This is a very sure heading variety, valuable 

not only forcarly use but also for winter cabbage. As near worm proof 
as any Cabbage in the list. Pkt.. 5¢.; 02.,15¢.; 14 1b., 45e.; Ib., $1:50. 


Chase’s Excelsior—An Al!-the-Year-Round Variely—We have 
made a specialty of this Cabbage for many years. It is a medium early 
variety, following Early Summer, but with heads almost double the 
size. It can be planted :as a second crop) twenty days later than the 
Flat Dutch, and still mature almost as many pounds to the acre. Itis 
very uniform in type sure to head, and is exceedingly solid. Few va 
rieties produce so many well formed, large, solid heads from the same 
number of plants, , Pkt. 5¢.; 4 02. 10¢.; 02. 20c.; 14 1b. 6Oe.; 1b. $2.00. 


Burpee’s Sure Head—Is a very reliable header, large, round, 
flattened heads of the Flat Dutch type; a good keeper and shipper; 
exceedingly popular. Pkt.. 5¢c.: % oz., 10c.; 0z., 20c¢.; 4. 1b., 6Oc.; 
Ib., $2.00. 


Early Louisville Drumhead—A favorite about Cincinnati and 
Louisville, where it has been grown for more than forty years. Leads 
very Jarge and solid; asure header; will stand, without bursting, al- 
most the entiré summer. For winter use. sow late in the season. 
Pkt., 5c:; % oz., 10e.; 0z., 15c.; 34 lb., 50c.; 1b., $1.75. 


All Seasons—A greatly improved strain of Early Flat Dutch. 
Heads very large, round, solid and of fine quality, keeping as well as 
the winter sorts. Plants very vigorous, but sure heading. Remarkable 
for its ability to stand the hot sun and dry weather. Que of the very 
best sorts for general cultivation, and none better for late planting. Pkt., 5e.; 
¥%, oz., 10c.: 0z., 15¢.; 4 Ib., 50c.; tb., $1.75. 


Filderkraut—A solid and sure heading German variety. Heads 
pointed conical; resembles the Winningstadt, but is larger and more 
pointed. Pkt., 5e.; 4% 0z.,10c; 02., 15¢e.; 4 lb., 40c.; 1b.. $1.50. 


-Gregory’s Cannon Ball—One of the best early sorts. The heads 
are round, hard, solid and heavy. Pkt., 5¢.; %o0z., 10¢.; 0z., 15e.; 
Ylb., 40e.; 1b., $1.50. 


Marblehead Mammoth—Largest cabbage in the world. 
% 0z., 10c.; 0z., 15¢.; 4 1b., 40¢c.; Ib , $1.50. 


SAVOY CABBAGE. 


The Savoy or Curly Cabbages are of much finer flavor and quality 
than the best of other kinds, and should be more generally cultivated 
They are particularly adapted for private use, where quality rather 
than quontity is considered. Grown in the fall and allowed to be 
touched by frost, it is one of the most delicious of all vegetables. 


Pkt. 5c.; 


the tinest quality. 
Ib., $1.50. 


head Savoy. 
eurled; short 


cabbage. 


CURLED SAVOY CABBAGE, 


LIVINGSTOW'’S IDEAL WINTER CABBAGE -See Wovelty Pages. 


Early Paris Savoy—The best carly Savoy. The 
heads are firm, solid, beautifully crimped, and of 
Pkt, OC-; 
American Drumhead Savoy—A late Savoyand 
far superior to the ordinary imported Dram- 
Ileads large and very finely 


grower; excellent keeper. 
02., 20¢.; 4 lb., 50c.; 


2 Marvin’s Large Savoy—This 
distinct and most excellent variety 


originated with a Long Island 
trucker, and is the finest of the 
Savoy class. It is very uniform, 


solid, very curly and a sure header 
(ninety to ninety-five per cent.) Its 
flavor is unsurpassed by any late 
Pkt.,,5c.; 1 


0z., 20c.: 1% lb.. 50c.; 1b., $1.75. 


, THE NEW LUPTON CABBACE—Tlor this new Cabbage the orig- 
inator claims perfection of type, reliability of heading. strong consti- 
tution, early muturity, large size-und complete adaptation to all 


purposes of the farmer or market gardener. The seed we offer was 
grown by the originator. Pkt.; 5c.; %4oz., 15c.; 0z., 25e.; % lb., Gde.; 


Ib. . $2.25. 

Luxemberg Hard Heading—True American—Owing to its many 
remarkable keeping properties, and the fact that the head remains as 
green us when gathered jn the fall, it is the king of all cabbage for late 
spring selling * Late-Keeping”’ wouid have been an uppropriate 
une, for in this it occupies the tield without a competitor, For 
spring and late spring sales. when cabbages usually bring their highest 
price, this is the cabbage. Pkt., 5¢.; 44 0z., 15¢.; 0z., 256c.; 4 Ib., 75e.; 
Ib., $2.60. 

Danish Gall-Head. or Holiander—A Denmark cabbage which 
has been grown wand seleeted tor more than fifty years by Danish gur- 
deners. Heads are hard, round, of good inarketable size, fine grained 
und long kecpers. One of the hurdiest, enduring drouth and frosts that 
would kill other varieties. Dkt.,5¢.; 1. 0z., 15¢.; 02., 2&7 14 1b., 75e.; 
ib:, $2.90. 

Large Late Flat Dutch—Grows to a large size, the flat, solid 
heads often weighing fifteen to twenty pounds. \ sure header and a 
ood keeper over winter; extensively grown for shipping. Pkt., 5e.; 
0z., 15e.; 4% Ib., 40c.; 1b. 4 $1.25. 

Autumn {ing—One of the finest strains of Late Cabbage ever 
offered. It produces regular, even heads of cnormous size, and can be 
relied upon to produce a greater weight of crop from the same space 
of ground than iost of the late sorts, from the fact of its producing so 
few outer leaves. Pkt. 5c; %oz. 15¢.; 02. 25¢.; 144 1b. 70c.; 1b. $2.25, 

World Beater—A very large autumn or winter cabbage, * solid 
as a rock,"’ true to type, sure to head, fine grained and tender. stalks 
short. foling dark green with brownish tinge. Pkt.,5c.; 4% o0z., 15¢.; 
0z., 25c.; %4 Ib., 7Oc.; lb., $2.25. 

Fottler’s Short. Stem Brunswick—A rapid grower, has large, 
solid heads and but few outside leaves. If planted early it is ready 
for use in July or August; planted late it is a choiee winter sort. 
Pkt., 5c.; 02., 20c.; 44 lb., 6Oc.; 1b., $1.75. 

Early Deep Head—An improvement over the old Fottler cabbage, 
and a magnificent variety. Itmakesa larger and thicker head, hence 
it is better to keep over winter, * peeling ’’ well in the spring. The 
best second early cabbage we ever raised. Pkt., 5c.; %o0z., 10¢.; 02z., 
lde.; 44 lb., 40c.; 1b., $1.50. 7 

Early Owarf Flat Dutch—An excellent second early variety pro- 
ducing fine large heads after the first early varieties have disappeared, 
Highly valned both for its fine quality and ability to resist heat. Teads 
very solid, broad and round, flattened on top: tender and fine-grained. 
Pkt., 5¢; 4% 0z., 10¢ ; 0z., 15¢ ; % 1b., 50e.; 1b., $1.75 

Bridgeport Drumhead—Very popular about Chicago, and ship- 
ped more largely than any other from that mafket; it seems to possess 
all the points desired by large growers. Our seed is right, but not so ex- 
orbitant in price as some. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20e.; 44 1b., GOc.; 1b., $2.25. 

Large American Drumhead—A yery superior fall and winter 
variety, largesolid heads. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; %1b., 40c.; lb., $1.50. 

Stone Mason—7The old reliable, late market sort. with short stems 
and tine large heads. Pkt., 5e.; 02., 15c.; 4 1b., 40c.; 1lb., $1.50. 

Warren—An improved ‘Stone Mason’’ Cabbage. It makes a deep, 
round and very hard head, the outer leaves wrapping over it very 
handsomely. In reliability for heading it is hard to surpass. Pkt. 5ce.; 
0z., 15¢.; 4% Ib., 40c.; 1b., $1.50. 

Louderback’s All-Year-Round—One of the finest Early Drum- 
heads now grown. Heads large, compact and solid; very short stem, 
is hardy and can be sown at any time during the cabbage planting 
season and will head-up to the satisfaction of the grower. Pkt., 5e.; 
V4 02Z., 15¢.; 0z., 25c.; %4 lb.,75e.; 1b., $2.75, 


RED CABBAGE. 


Extra Early Blood Red Erfurt—The earliest and redest of all 
reds. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 20c.; %41b., 50c.; Ib., $1.75. 

Red Drumhead—Heads large, rounded in shape, hard, and very 
deeply colored at the heart. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z. 15¢.; 4 1b. 40c.; 1b. $1.50. 

Mammoth Rock Red—Heads as large as the Plat Dutch, deep 
red to the center; highly recommended. Hard as a rock. Pkt., 5e.; 
14 oz., 10¢.; 02., 20c.; 44 lb.. 60c.; 1b., $2.00. 


oz., 15¢.; 4 lb., 40e.; 


stalk and compact 
Pkt. 5e.; 


b., $1.75. 


10¢.; 


7g OZ., 


RED, OR PICKLING CABBAGE, 


Ty 


y 


German—Sellerie. French—Celeri. Spanish— Apis. 
CELERY CULTURE—Cclery can be successfully grown with but 
little labor, in any good garden soil, if plenty of well-rotted manure or 
high-grade fertilizer is used. It delights. however, in low, moist, rich 
bottom land, or well-drained muck soil. It is usually grown as a sec- 
ond crop. 

Crowing the Plants—It is not necessary to Sow theseedstin a hot- 
bed or cold frame, as it is apt to run to seed if started too early, butsow 
in the open ground as soon as it is fit to work in April. Sow in rows so 
that it can be kept free from weeds. Prepare the soil well and coverthe 
seed very lightly, also keep very moist until thesced germinates. After 
coming up the plants should be partially shaded for a week or ten days, 
and see that the soil does not get too dry. When two inches high thin 
and transplant to three inches apart. To insure good ‘‘stocky”’ plants, 
the tops should be cut back when about four inches high. 

Transplanting—The evening is the best time, and especially if 
after a shower; otherwise give them a good watering and you will lose 
but very few plants. Remember that it is essential that the soil be 
pressed firmly about each plant when sect out, especially if done ina 
dry time; the old method of setting in deep trenches is a thing of the 
past. Some of our most suecessful growers set on the level surface, 
while others prefer a broad, shallow trench, only three or four inches 
deep. These trenches should be at least three feet apart for the dwarf, 
and not less than four feet for the larger sorts; set plants in single rows, 
not over six inches apart in the trench. Transplanting is done about 
the middle of June for the first early, and as late as the middle of 
August for the latest. Keep well cultivated, and in about six weeks 
“handling”? should begin (never do this when wet from rain or dew). 
This is done to make the celery grow upright. The soil is drawn to the 
row from each side with an ordinary hoe. Now take all the leaves of 
the plantin one hand and with the other draw the soil around it, 

ressing firmly, being careful that no soil gets between the leaves, as it 
48 apt to Cause rust, orrot the plant. In about two weeks, or as often 
asis necessary to keep the leaves in this upright position, more soil 
should be drawn to the row. 

(0GF- One ounce of seed produces about 2,000 plants. 

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subject—‘‘ Celery Growing and Marketing a Success ’’—hand 
somely bound in cloth, and fully illustrated, published by one of 
the largest and best growers of high-grade celery in Michigan ; 50¢ 
postpaid, or it will be sent free to any one purchasing $5.00 worth 

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NEW PINK PLUME CELERY—See Novelty List. 


COLDEN SELF-BLANCHINC—It is quite as self-blanching as 
White Plume, and simply needs a slight earthing up. The entire plant 
is of an attractive yellowish-green color, and as it approaches maturity 
the inner stems and leaves become a beautiful waxy golden color. It 
grows to good size, is very tevder, crisp and solid, and when well 
grown is of excellent quality and very beautiful. Invaluable to the 
gardener and exceedingly popular with every planter. An excellent 
sort for early planting el agood keeper. Pkt., 10c.; 4 0z., 15c.; 0z., 
25c.; 44 1B., 80c.; 1lb., $3.00. 

NEW ROSE—The red and pink celeries have been deservedly gain- 
ingin popular favor for several years past, because they are hardier 
and better keepers than the yellow and white sorts, because of 
their superior flavor and crispness. This new sort is the best of all 
pinks, and combines with the above fine qualities a handsome appear 
ance which renders it an attractive ornament to the dinner table, the 
heart and stem being shaded toa fine rose color, entirely free from 
stringiness, keeps well, and isa good one for late use. Pkt., 5¢.; % 
0z., 15¢., 02., 25¢., 44 1b., 60¢.; 1b., $2.25. 

CIANT PASCAL—Developed from the Golden Self-Blanching it. 
retains the beautiful color, the thick. solid, crisp stalks, and the in- 
comparable flavor of that variety, butis of stronger growth, also larger, 
producing perfectly blanched stalks, equal in length to the best grown 
White Plume, never in the least stringy. Itis unequalled for rich nutty 
flavor, absolutely free from any bitter taste. Blanches very easily, and 
‘* brittle as a pipe stem.’’ The quickness and ease with which itis 
bleached is remarkable, as only carth enough to hold it in an upright 
positionisrequired. A fine keeper. an excellent shipper, retaining color 
and fresh appearance as long as any other. For mid-winter and early 
spring it is excellent. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b,, 60c.; lb.. $1.75. 

DWARF COLDEN HEART—A distinct variety of sturdy dwarf 
habit. Itis solid, an excellent keeper, and of fine, nutty flayor. When 
blanched, the heart, which is large and full, is of alight yellow, making 
it an exceedingly showy and desirable variety, for either market or 
private use. Pkt., 5c.; %40z., 10¢ ; 0z., 15¢.; 44 1b., 40e.; lb., $1.50. 

CIANT COLDEN HEART—Produced by careful selection and high 
culture from the Dwarf Golden Heart, by one of the best celery growers. 
in thiscountry. In quality, appearance and large size it is unsurpassed. 
We recommend it as one of the best late varieties for the market gar- 
dener, while its fine flavor and rich color make it very desirable for 
private use. Itis very hardy and held in high esteem among gardeners. 
everywhere. Pkt., 5c.; 4% 0z., 10e.; 02z., 20¢.; 14 1b., 60e.; 1b., $2.00. 

Mrs. Mary Love, Independence. Iowa: 1-15-’96—We have used 
your seeds for twenty years, and have tried several other firms, but 
LIVINGSTON’'S comes out ahead every time in Kansas and Iowa. 


(@- High Grade Celery S¢ed has been a Specialty with us for many years.-@ii 


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WHITE PLUME CELERY. 
It is Early, Handsome, of Good Flavor and Fine Texture. The 
' Most Profitable and More Largely Grown than 
a _ _ All Other Varieties Combined. 


Tt is almost. self- blanching; naturally its stalk and portion of its 
inner leaves und heart are so white that by closing the stalks, either by 
tying or Simply drawing the soil up against the plant and pressing it 
together, the work of blanching is ae eee In appearance it is very 
ornamental. It is unsurpassed for fall and early winter use. It isa 
good keeper up to the holiday season. But for later use we would 
advise growing some of the more hardy kinds offered in this list. We 
have made a specialty of Wire PLUME ever since its iutroduction, and 
are supplying many of the largest growers throughout the country. 
We kriow our seed of this variety is not excelled in quality and purity. 

SELECTED WHITE PLUME—Pkt., 10c.; %0z., 15¢% 0z., 25c.; 
%4 1b, T5e., Ib., $2.50. 

Kalamazoo—The most perfect type of Dwarf White Celery known. 
It is perfectly distinct. and is of a beautiful cream-white color, attains 
avery large size; is of quick growth; stiff, close habit, the outer ribs 
standing straight and perfect; a very solid, erisp-eating and delicious 
variety. Pkt., 5¢.; 14 0z., 10¢.; 62 ,"15c.; 44 1b., 50c.; Ib., $1.50. 

Boston Market—For many years the most popular sort in the 
markets of Boston. \It is a vigorous grower, and very branching; an 
excellent keeper, and-is remarkably tender, crisp and solid. The best 
variety for light soils. A late keeper. Pkt., 5¢.; 4% 0z., 10c.; 02., 15¢.; 
% Ib., 50e.; 1b., $1.50. 

Early Arlington—An extra early strain of Boston Market, some- 
what larger free from blight. and not inclined to run to seed; blanches 
easy, and is a strong grower. Pkt., 5¢.; % oz., 10¢.; 0z., 15¢.; %41b., 
50c.; Ib , $1 50. 

Crawford's Half Dwarf—When blanched it is of rather a yellow- 
ish-white, and is entirely solid, possessing the nutty flavor peculiar to 
the dwarf kinds. while it has much more vigor of growth. Pkt., 5c; 
¥% oz., 10¢.; 0z., 15¢., 4 1b., 50¢.; 1b., $1.50 

Perfection Heartwell—Similar to Crawford's Half Dwarf, but 
taller and a little later in maturing. The stalks are medium sized, 
round, very solid. crisp and tender. A favorite with many. Pkt., 5c.; 
¥% 0z.. 10¢.; 02z., 15¢.; 4 1b., 50¢.; Ib., $1.75. 

Giant White Solid—Fine, large size, tall and of stiff growth. 
Blanches white and crisp. Pkt., 5¢e.; %o0z , 10e.; 0z., 15¢.; 4% Ib., 40c.: 
Ib., $1.50. 

Large Red Solid—Dark crimson, unusually-solid. 
20¢e.: 14 1b., 60c.; Ib., $1.90. 20s dyn, 4 

Dwarf White Solid—Dwarf white, of stiff, close habit; solid, 
crisp and juicy. Said to keep in good order later in the season than 
any other variety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20¢.; 44 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. 


Pkt., 5c.;. .oz. 


Flavoring Celery (Old Seed)— Used for flavoring soups, pickles, 
ete. Postpaid—Oz., 5c; %4 lb., 15¢.; lb, 40ce. By Express (at buyer’s 


expense)—Lb., 30c.; 4 lbs., $1.00. 

CELERY PLANTS—Feady about June first. Apply for our 
vegetable plant list, wbich is mailed 

free as soon as issued in mid-summer. ®8@ Write us for prices no 

matter whether you want 100 or 100,000 plants. 


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CELERIAC—Turnip-Rooted Celery. 


Sow the seed in the same Waythat celery seed is sown. Transplant 
in,rows two feet apart and nine inches in the row. Thorough ecultiva- 
tion is necessary to secure good roots. The roots may. be cooked or 
used as a salad. 


Apple-Shaped—An early, smooth variety: the roots are shaped. 
like an apple, of good flavor. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.; %4 lb., 40c.; Ib... 
AO. 


Ciant Smooth Prague—A very large and smooth variety, free 
from side roots. A desirable sort for market and un excellent keeper— 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.;-14 1b., 40c.; 1b., $1.50. 


CRESS or PEPPER GRASS. 

A well-known pungent salad; can 

be used alone or with lettuce  Re- 

quires to be sown thickly (covering 

very lightly) at frequent intervals, to 

keep up a succession, as it soon runs 
to seed. 


Curled Garden—Very fine, may : y pd 
be cut two or three times” Pkt., 5c rf m As 
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oz., 10¢.; 44 1b., 20c.: b., 50e. 


Upland Cress—It isa hardy }.cr- 
ennial, stays green nearly the whole 
year, and is ready for use before any 
other salad in the spring. Eaten like 
Lettuce or boiled like Spinach. It has 
the highly prized flavor of the Water 
Cress. Sow in April in rows one foot 
apart. Pkt., 10¢.; 14 02., 75e¢.; .0z., 
$1.40. 

Water Cress—This is a _ well- 
known hardy perennial aquatic 
plant. sold in immense quantities in 
our markets in spring. It is easily 
grown by planting along margins of 
poses and streams, where it increases 

oth by spreading of the roots and by seeding. It has a particularly 
pleasant, pungent taste. Pkt.. 10¢.: 02z., 25e.; 144 1b., 75c.; lb., $2.75. 


WATER CRESS, 


CORN SALAD or FETTICUS. 
German—Lammersalat. French— Mache. 

A vegetable used as a salad. It is.sown on thevfirst, opening of 
spring in rows one foot apart, and is fit for use in six or eight weeks: 
from sowing. If wanted in early spring, sow in September, cover with 
straw or hay as soon as cold weather sets in. Can be grown in cold 
frames, covered with straw mats or shutters and used any time during 
the winter. LarGe Leavep—Pkt., 5c.: 0z., 10c.;.% 1b., 20; 1b., 60e, 


CHICORY. 


Large Rooted—Used to mix with or as a substitute for coffee_ 
Culture the same as for Currot. Pkt..5e.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 1b., 25e., lb., 75e- 


COLLARDS. 


A plant of the cabbage family. It is well adapted to the South, 
enduring extreme heat; very popular; excellent for greens. 
True Southern—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. 


P. H. Shafer, Ocala, Fla., March 19, 1896, writes: ‘I have trie@ 
all kinds of Celery and find the WHITE PLUME and PERLE LE GRAND: 
Celery Seed I get from you are first.”’ 


-+«eGOOD WORDS FOR LIVINGSTON’S CELERY SEED6S...... 


46 INCHES IN 52 DAYS. 


H. C.' Drake, Constantine, [ich., September 6, 1895, writes: 
“The Celery is excellent; I never had the success with any. other 
that I have had with the seed purchased of you. Celery matured 
sixteen inches long, blauched to the tips in fifty-two days from 
planting.” 


$0 CENTS MORE PER DOZEN. 


J. P. Dunn, Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, August 15, 1896, writes: 
“T have been growing Celery for four years, and have grown all kinds, 
and grown what they called WHITE PLUME, but never saw any as fine 
as yours. I am marketing now and it is no trouble to get 10 cents 
more on 1bhe dozen.” 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


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Introduced by us in 1890, and now well known the country 
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French—Carotte. German—Moehren. 


HE CARROT, like other root crops flourishes 

best in a well enriched sandy soil, deeply tilled, 

and if plowed the fall before all the better. 
Should be sown in early spring in drills from 15 to 
18 inches apart, finally thinning plants to about 
three or four inches apart in the drill; keep clean 
by frequent hoeing and weeding. If neglected the 
young plants are easily smothered, and your crop is 
lost. The seed is slow to germinate, and if sown 
early or on moist soil half an inch is deep enough 
to cover the seed. One ounce sows 150 feet of row. 
Four pounds will sow an acre. 


Very Early Scarlet or Colden Ball— Also 
called Earliest Short Horn)j—This is the earliest 
Carrot in cultivation, and is used almost exclusively 
for forcing. Small tops and tap root, round as a 
turnip; small size; very rich orange color. Pkt., 
5c.; 0z., 10c.: 144 Ib., 25c.; 1b., 75e. 


Early Scarlet Short Horm — Stump-rooted: 
second in size; one of the most popular for forcing 
and early outside sowing. Flesh deep orange, fine 
grained; agreeable flavor: top small. Pkt., 5¢.: 
0Z., 10¢c.; 44 1b.,;25ce.; lb., 75c. 


Nantes Early Long Scarlet —Im proved 
stump-rooted. Horn, large, sweet, fine flavored, 
almost without a core; very fine grained: c¢xecllent 
for home garden and market. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.: 
V4 Ib., 25¢.; lb., 7dc. 


Chantenay—\\ stump-rooted variety somewhat 
resembling the well-known Nantes Carrot, but hay- 
ing a larger shoulder, and much more productive. 
Pkt., S5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 144 Ib., 25c.; 1b., 75. 

Intermediate Red—An exeellent new English 
sort. Itis smooth, and nearly the Danvers in size; 
flesh very close in texture, and almost without core: 
fine cropper. Pkt. 5c ; 07. 10¢.; 4% 1b. 25e.; 1b. 75e. 


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Spanish—Zanahoria. 


| Oxheart, or Cuerande — Intermediate in 
| length; fully three to five inches in diameter. The 
quality is extra good. Where other sorts require 
digging. Oxheart can be easily pulled. Pkt., 5e.; 
|. 02., 10c.; 44 1b., 25c.; 1b., 75e. 
| Danvers—One of the most productive and best 
| for field culture. Tops medium, roots dark orange 
colored; large, but of medium Jength. tapering ab- 
ruptly at the point: very uniform and handsome; 
flesh deep orange with yellow center: sweet and 
tender. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 25c.; Ib., 75c. 
Improved Long Orange—\ standard Jate va- 
riety, handsome and uniform in shape; deep orange 
color; good flavor; yields heavily. It requires a 
deep soil and the plants should stand eight inches 
apart in eighteen inch drills for roots to attain their 
| fullsize. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 20c.; Ib., 70c. 
Improved Short White—A new and distinct 
field carrot. Enormously productive. and grows 
well out of the ground, making it easy to harvest. 
Roots short, very heavy at shoulder, regularly ta- 
pering to a point; uniform shape and smooth; the 
color is light green above ground, white below; the 
flesh rich, solid and erisp, and of the finest flavor. 
Pkt., 5¢.; oz. 10c.; 14 Ib. 15e.; Ib. 45c.; 3 Ibs, $1.25. 


BELGIAN CARROTS. 


These Carrots are largely grown in Europe for feed- 
ing stock, especially horses, by which they are 
much relished. They grow about twenty inches 
long, are _chormously productive, keep well, and 
very nutritious. 

Large Orange Belgian—Pkt., 5c.; 
V4 lb., 15¢.; Ib., 45¢c.; 3 lbs. for $1.25. 

Long White Creen Top—Pkt.. 5c.: 
V4 Ib., 15¢.; 1b.. 45e.; 3 lbs. for $1.25. 


0z., 10c.; 


0z., 10c.; 


Cucumbers. 


German—Gurke. French—Coucomber. 
Spanish—Cohombro 


As soon as the weather becomes settled and warm, 
plant in hills from four to six feet apart each way, 
with eight or ten seeds in Gach hill; cover half an 
inch deep, smoothing the hill off with the hoe. 
Keep the soil well stirred and when the plants are 
out of danger of insects, leave three or four plants 
to the hill. For pickles, plant from the first of 
June to the first of August. The fruit should be 


gathered when large enough, whether required for use or not, as, if left to ripen on the yines, it destroys 


their productiveness. 


ing and from the use of manures that are too quick 


manure. One ounce of seed for fifty hills. 


rally admitted to be the best pickle sort offered, possessing every 
ualification required in a perfect pickle cucumber. It is very 
ardy and withstands drouth, and bears very profusely until 
‘ost. One grower says it bears four to one compared with the 
fandard sorts. Itis a very strong grower, extra early and bears 
rm, crisp fruits, which are excellent for slicing. When ripe it 
3 yellow, not while. as some have mistaken it. Pkt..5e.: oz., 10e.: 
i lb., 25c.; Ib., 75c.; 3 lbs. for $2.00, postpaid. 


Quotations for Larger Quantities made on request. 
S. E. Newell, Sherodsville, O., Peb. 16,'96, writes: “ Your 


2eds gave excellent satisfaction, and your Bvergreen Cucumber is 
he best I ever saw and most prolific." 


Cucumbers forced under glass turn yellow quickly. sometimes from effects of over-feed- 
; on this account cow manure is preferred to horse 
One to two pounds for an acre. 


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Albino—A fine white skinned sort; excellent for home use. 
5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 25¢e.; Ib., 80c. 


Pkt., 5¢.; 0Z., LOc. 


Pkt., 


Improved White Spine, or Arlington—For market use and 
pickling this variety is much superior to the old White Spine. Our 
stock is the true Boston strain. Pkt. 5e.; 02. 10¢.; 4% lb. 20c.; 1b. 60c. 


Tailby’s Hybrid—An excellent variety for family use; 
smooth and handsome; a fine variety for foreing under glass. 
5e.; oz., 10¢.; 4% lb., 25c.; Ib.. 70c. 

Extra Long, or Evergreen White Spine —Longer than the 
Peerless; of fine quality; makes a good pickle; used quite extensively 
for growing under glass. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10e.:; 144 1b., 20e.; 1b., 7Oc. 

Pkt. 10c.; 02. 25c.; 1% 1b. 75e. 


White Pearl (Japan White)—A beautiful pearly white, even the 
young fruits are of a very light color; tender, crisp in taste, and of 
splendid quaiity for forcing. Pkt., 5¢e.; oz. 15c.; 4 1b. 40¢.; 1b. $1.25. 


straight, 
Pkt., 


White Dutch—Large white variety. 


Extra Early Russian—The earliest,small, hardy, and productive; 
excellent for small pickles. Pkt.. 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; 4% 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Improved Long Creen—Long and crisp; a popular and reliable 
variety for pickles. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; Ib., 60c. 

Chicago, or Westerfield Pickling—Popular with Chicago mar- 
ket gardeners, and extensively grown in that vicinity. Medium length, 
slightly pointed at cach end, with very large and prominent spines; 
color deep green. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4% 1b., 20c.; Ib., GOc. 

Peerless White Spine— Once of the Finest. Fruit large size. straight 
and well formed, full at both ends; productive; skin deep green, hold- 
ing color until maturity. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; % 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Bismarck—A cross between Long Green and White Spine: longer 
than the latter, and very desirable in shape and color. Pkt., 5c.; 02., 
10c.; 4% lb., 20ce.; Ib., 55c. 

Hill’s Forcing White Spine—Of perfect form, remarkably even, 
and of that desirable dark green color. It grows more compact about 


the hill than most other kinds. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 14 lh. 20.; 1b. 60c. 


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LIVINGSTON’S EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER. 


Giant Pera—This magnificent variety is of most delicious flavor; 
flesh white, very crisp and tender at all stages, and cau be eaten at any 
time during growth. Of enormous size, frequently 18 inches in length 
and 10 inches in circumference; very smooth and straight, with beau- 
tiful skin free from spines. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; %4 lb., 20c¢.; 1b., 75e. 

Nichols’ Medium CGreen—(Headquarters Stock)—This Cu- 
eumber we obtained from neighbor (Mr. H. Nichols) nineteen years 
ago, and after several years’ careful growing and selecting, offered it to 
the public in 1883. Colordark green; flesh crisp and tender: medium 
size; always straight and smooth; areal handsome and prolific va- 
riety. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢c.; 44 lb., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Early Creen Cluster—A short, prickly variety, bearing in clus- 
ters; very prolific; good for table use and fine for bottle pickles. Pkt.. 
5e.; 02., 10¢.; 4 Ib., 20c.; lb., 50c. 

Boston Pickling, or Creen Prolific—Its characteristics are its 
uniform growth, hardly ever yielding cucumbers too large for pickling, 
and its immense productiveness. Pkt. 5c.; 0z.10c, 4% lb. 20c.; 1b. 50e. 

Early Frame, or Short Green—A popular variety of medium 
size. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; Ib., 50c. 

Jersey Pickling—Popular in New Jersey. Intermediate between 
the Long and Short Green, forming a long, slender. cylindrical pickle; 
very crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 4% Ib.. 20c.; 1b., 65e. 

Thorburn’s Everbearing—Small sized; very early, productive 
and valuable asa pickler. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 4% lb., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Serpent, or Snake Cucumber—A remarkable and very inter- 
esting curiosity. The cucumbers grow curled up like a snake, with 
the head protruding, and sometimes are several feet in length. The 
illustration represents their shape; the quality is fair. Pkt., 10c. 

Cherkins—(True West India)—Used only for pickles. Pkt., 5e.; 
oz., 10¢.; 4% lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. 


ENGLISH FRAME OR FORCING CUCUMBERS. 


Noa’s Forcing—Most excellent sort and prolific. Pkt., 15e. 


Rollison’s Telegraph—Grows about eighteen inches long, bright 
green color, perfectly smooth. Pkt., 15c. 


Tender and True—Pkt., 20c. 


LIVINGSTON’S EXTRA EARLY WHITE SPINE. 


This Private Strain of Extra Early White Spine is one we have had 
for over thirty years, and is, beyond a doubt, the most thoroughbred, 
uniform, and shapely variety known. We recommend it not only for 
first early but for general crop. It excels in earliness, often being ready 
for slicing when other sorts are only pickles. In purity it is unequal- 
ed. The vines are vigorous growers. It is an excellent variety for 
slicing and makes a choice pickle; straight and smooth; a great bearer, 
keeps green much longer than the yellow varieties and no sort excels 
it in crispness and fine flavor. Our Southern friends will find this va- 
riety most admirably adapted to their wants on account of earliness 


and beauty of form and color. Selected Seed—Pkt., 5« 0z., 10¢.; 
V4 Ib., 25e.; lb., 90c.; 3 lbs., $2.25, postpaid. 
John Marshall, W. Windham, N. H., Oct. 1,’95, writes: ‘Your 


White Spine Cucumber fully takes the prize over all in 1895.” 


30 A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


? French— Mais. The Sweet,.or Sugar Corn varieties, being liable to rot incold or wet 
weet orn German —Welschkorn. | ground, should not be planted until May, or when the ground has be- 
e Spanish—Maiz. come warm, and for a succession plant every ten days or two weeks 


until the last week of July, in hills 2x3 feet for the early kinds, and 3x3 


OHIO GROWN SEED SWEET CORN ene Maat Ae late kinds. Some plant in drills 31% feet apart and eight 
- ° inches in the row. Giv 2 -ultivati 
is unexcelled by either Eastern or Western grown. One quart plants 200 to 300 hills. pahats sateen te an acre. 


Special Prices will be made for Larger Quantities than here quoted, on application. 


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FIRST-OF-ALL SWEET CORN. elty pages. inna 


EXT RA EARLY VERMONT SWEET co RN First-of-All-—Claimed to be earlier than the Cory Sweet Corn. Re- 

° ports of customers and comparative tests give it the lead by about one 

EXTRA EARLY, of superior quality. handsome ears, white cob and | Week. Itis ofvery good quality, being tender and sweet. Pkt., 5¢e.; 
kernel. One of the best we have ever grown. Pkt., 5ce.: ¥% pt.,10e.; | Pt-, 20c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 70c.; bus., $2.50. 


pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.; peck, 80c.; bus., $3.00. Extra Early Cory—One of the earliest varieties of sweet corn known. 
Early Maine—Has a pure white cob with a rich, cream-white ker- | Has a large ear considering size of stalk, small cob, well filled with 

“nel, sweet and juicy. Fineear of good size; stock medium. Pkt., 5c.; | broad grains. Jt is larger eared, and at least one week earlicr than the 

Pt., 20c.; qt., 85c.; pk., 70c.: bus., $2.50. Marblehead. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., 70c.; bus., $2.50. 
Early Minnesota—One of the earliest and highly esteemed tor its White Cory—Identical with Extra Early Cory except in color, ker- 


nels and cob pene waite. This removes an objection some have on ac- 
count of its color. t., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 70c.; bus., $2.50. 
haker’ arly—A splendi arket s rv : ; ; 

ae ee ae ee Fae piendic ean eee pentax ory soon ee _ Extra Early Adams—The hardiest and earliest white corn known. 

ally two large ears, well filled out to the tips of the cob : the kernels | 2t.i8 not a sugar corn, but on account of its being Jargely sold for table 
are large white. aan BraelciousMiaran Kt., 5¢.; pt 30¢ ae 35e.- use we class it among the sugar corns. Itcan be planted earlier than 

eo GNIS! $2.50. 7 Saas Eee? = Ang ” any other; ear short, grain white, indented. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 

pk., 7Oc.; 8 , 35c.; pk., 70c.; bus., $2.50. @ 3 , 

Early Adams—Similar to Extra Early Adams; larger, but not so early. 
Often used for the table, particularly in the Southern States; also a splendid 
corn to grow for early feeding purposes. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 70c. 
bus., $2.50. 

_ early Bonanza—One of the best medium early sorts, has large, fine ears 
in great abundance, bearing two or three ears to the stalk: a very profitable 
marketman’s corn. Pkt,.5c,; pt., 20c.; qt.; 35¢.; pk., 70¢.; bus., $2.50. 

Pee-and-Kay—Only a few days behind the earliest. It has an ear about 
the size of Evergreen; kernels large, white and sweet; ears ten to twelve rowed, 
large and plump; stalks strong, prolific. Pkt., 5¢.; pt., 20¢.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 
; 70¢.; bus., $2.50. 

PD goad ‘ Mammoth Sugar—This variety produces larger ears than any other 
ee Ns sweet_corn, single ears at times attaining a weight of two or three pounds. 
Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 75c.; bus., $2.75. 

Stowell’s Evergreen—Grown more extensively than any other; agreat 
favorite with canners and market gardeners for late use. The ears are of large 
size; kernels very deep, tender and sugary; very productive, and remains for 
along time in fit condition for table use. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt.; 80c.; pk., 
70c.; bus., $2.50. 


Egyptlan Sweet—One of the best late varieties, and certainly the hand- 
somest of all the late sorts. Ears large, none more uniform, and excels all in 
filling out perfectly at the tip end; cob and grain white. Very productive and 
used extensively for market and canning. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c., pk., 
70c.; bus., $2.50. ; 


BURLINCTON HYBRID isnota pure Sweet Corn, but asits quality ismuch 
better than the Adams Corns and its size and appearance ahead of any Sweet 
Corn of its season, it will be'seen that when it comes into market, it practically 
has no competitor. Being across between Adams Extra Early and some yari- 
ety of regular Sweet Corn, it combines extra earliness with good quality. Its 
productiveness far surpasses Early Adams, producing ears double the size and 
about double the number. It hasa Sweet Corn husk, while the Adams husk 
resembles field corn; every marketman knows that this is a decided adyan- 
tage. No progressive gardener should fail to grow this corn largely. Pkt., 5c.; 
pt., 20¢c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 70c.; bus., $2.50. 


_ excellent qualities. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., 70c.; bus., $2.50. - 


Mk. COURTRIGHT, a dairyman, writes, 3-6-'96: ‘ Every farmer ought to 
grow Burlington Hybrid for early feed; from one-half an acre last season, after 
selling some of the earliest ears in market, I saved $15.00 to $20.00 feeding to 
hogs and cows.”’ 


THANKS FOR PROMPTNESS. 

L. H. Harris, Deer Park, Ala., 2-29-96, writes: ‘“ My order for seeds that 

I ordered from you came all right. Many thanks for your promptness in fill- 
ing my order.’? 


Walter S. Tice, Williamstown, N. J., 3-17-96: ‘I received the seeds and 
am well pleased with them, and thank you for promptness in filling the 
order.” 


O. P. Freeborn, Milton, Wis., 3-41-96, writes: “Seeds received al! ght; 
thanks for promptness and for extras.”’ 
- . C. E. Blackburn, Steubenville, 0., 3-25-96: ‘‘ Goods came yesterday, all 
BURLINGTON HYBRID CORN. O. K, Many thanks for such prompt attention.” 


‘OUR NEW COLUMBUS MARKET SUGAR CORN and HANCE’S EARLY see Novelty pages. 


se. 


TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—SWEET GORN. 


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~ COUNTRY 
GENTLEMAN 
SWEET CORN. 


Country Centleman—(Im.- 
proved Ne Plus Ultra)—By 
careful selection a variety has 
been obtained which produces 
ears of about double the size, 
and of the same delicious qual- 
ity as the original. The earsare 

roduced in great abundance. 
he cob. is very small, giving 
great depth to the kernels, which : 
are pure white. But the great merit of the 


Ne Plus Uitra—(Shoe Peg, 
the stalk. The kernels are deep, placed irregularly but very compac 
pleasant taste makes it a popular favorite. 


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Country Gentleman is its delicious quality. Pkt., 5e.; 


or Quaker Swéet)—This variety ears profusely, fre. 
tly upon the cob. 
Pkt., 5c.; pt.; 20c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 75c.; 


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guently bearing two to three, and sometimes four, ears to 
It matures medium to late. Its unusually sweet and 
bus., $2.75. 


--+--@ur Four Sweet Corns:::: 


Livingston’s Evergreen Sugar Corn—Red_Cob. 


This variety we introduced over thirty years ago and is now a general 
favorite with marketinen throughout the United States. It is a first- 
elass second early corn, and can be planted hereabouts as late as the first 
week in July. It is very productive; has large, well filled ears, with 
broad kernels and very small cob, filled well over the tip; very sweet 
{none sweeter). Outsells in this market every other variety. It is a 
good cropper, grows only six or seven feet high, and maturing early it 
makes a very profitable food crop for hogs, milch cows and other stock 
when early feeding is desired and at a time when other feed is short. 
Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 75c.; bus., $2.75. 


Livingston’s Evergreen Sugar Corn —White Cob. 


When we state that we worked industriously 15 seasons to produce 
this corn, it will be quickly seen why we take such great pleasure in in- 
troducing it. To make a long story short, it is simply our old Living- 
ston’s Evergreen with a white cob instead of a red one. This removes 
the only objection ever urged against our old standby, which has stood 
its ground for over 30 years, notwithstanding its redcob. We presume 
we would be safe in saying that thousands of gardeners have expressed 
the opinion that if our Evergreen had a white cob it could never be sur- 
passed as a market corn for table use. This new white cob strain lacks 
not one of the good qualities of the older sort from which it sprung, and 
we believe it will be endorsed by every Corn Grower, whether for home 
use or sale in market. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20¢.; qt., 35c.; pk., 75¢:; bus , $2.75. 


Livingston’s Gold Coin. 


This grand, new and decidediy distinct Sweet Corn, which we in- 
troduced seven years ago is no old variety under a new name. It has 
given great satisiaction up to date and has been universally pronounced 
decidedly distinct from anything ever sent out before, besides being 
one of the best Sweet Corns in existence. We have never seen acorn 
that will approach it in evergreen properties. Its yield is enormous, 
almost invariably yielding two, and very frequently three mammoth 
ears to the stalk. Thecob is very white, completely covered with large, 
very deep, handsome and toothsome kernels, which, as they grow too 
hard to eat, takeon gradually a beautiful rich yellow color. Besides 
being a good table corn, it is profitable to grow for feeding stock. 
Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35c.; pk., 90c.; bus., $3.00. 


Livingston’s Silver Coin. 


The Canner’s Favorite, first introduced by us three years ago, and 
all who have grown it siuce verify every claim made for it. It certain- 
ly excels in two very important points, productiveness and quality. 
Tt has a much larger and more uniform ear than the well-known 
Stowell’s Evergreen, is fully as early and much more productive, hay- 
ing two and three ears to the stalk, while that sort bears but one and 
two. Itisstrictly an evergreen sort; in remaining long in edible con- 
dition it ranks with our celebrated Gold Coin, which is admitted to be 
the most ‘‘everlastingly evergreen’’ of all sweet corns. It is almost 
impossible to ripen and cure it for seed, there being nothing but hull 
and ‘‘chit’”’ left after being thoroughly dried for seed purposes. Pkt., 
5e.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35¢.; pk., 90c.; bus., $3.00. 


READ THE FOLLOWING: 


L. B. Mechling, Fancher, IIinois, 
writes: ‘‘ Your Evergreen and Gold Coin 
Corns, though dry as was the season, 
were par excellent, I never raised a better 
crop ina good year, Iam willing to take 
your word, for anything, without a war- } 
rant.”’ 

H. House, Hulington, Ohio, writes: 
“Your Gold Coin Corn was fine, two 
large, well filled ears on many stalks.’’ 

W. Kunkle, Leechburg, Pa., Novem- 
ber 4, 1895, writes: ‘‘I had some fine 
Silver Coin Corn this year, large ears, 
fine quality.” 


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LIVINGSTON’S SILVER COIN SWEET CORN. 


SWEET CORN FOR FODDER. 


There is nothing better for green feed or for curing for winter than 
Sweet Corn. Cattle higbly relish it, and when fed on it keep in fine 
condition and give an abundance of milk. It has the great merit of 
being so sweet and palatable that cattle eat every part of the stalks and 
leaves, and consequently none is wasted. Also excellent for soiling. 
Sow thickly in drills or broadcast, at the rate of two or three bushels 

racre. Peck, 50c.; 4% bus., 75c.; 1bus., $1.40; bags of 214 bus., 
.00; 2 bags, $5.50; 4 bags. $10.00. No charge for bags. 


wm Prices for larger lots on application. 


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We can supply the following well-known varieties of 
¢Sweet Corn. Price of each, Postpaid—Pt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; 
j qt., 35e. By express, bus., $2.75; pk., 75¢.; 4 qts., 40c. 
{Perry Hybrid, Russell’s Prolific, Marblehead Early, Potter’s 
3 Excelsior, Old Colony, Moore’s Concord, Hickox, Triumph, 
; Black Mexican, 


vYVTYYY 


Crosby’s Early. 


5 ated 


Special Prices on application to parties wishing larger quantities of Sweet Corn 


_ FIELD AND POP CORNS. 
For Various Field and Pop Corn Varieties see Farm Seed Dep’t. 


makes a good salad. 


Dandelion. 


Dandelion resembles the Endive, and is extensively cultivated for early spring greens; blanched it 
It is quite a profitable crop to grow under greenhouse benches. 
, when dried and roasted, are often used as a substitute for coffee. 
June on warm rich soil. in drills half inch deep, and eighteen inches apart. 


The roots, 
\ Seed should be sown in May or 
Plants ready for use the following spring. When grown for 


the roots only, sow in September, and cultivate well for one year when the roots are ready for digging. 


Large Leaved—Leaves fully double the size of the common Dandelion. 


$1.50; 1b., $5.00. 


A great advance over the old variety. Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 50c,; 14 lb., 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


Egg >< 
Plant. 


French— Aube rqine, 
German— Lierpflanze. 
Spanish — Bereugena. 


The Egg Plant should be 
more generally grown, for when 
well grown and properly cook- 
ed it is a most aelictonn vegeta- 
ble Theseeds germinate slowly 
and should be started in flats or 
boxes in a strong, uniform heat, 
and kept constantly growing 
because the young plants sel- 
dom recover if checked in their 
growth. Sow the seed in hot- 
beds or warm greenhouse in 
March orcarly April; if no hot- 
bed is at hand they may be 
grown in any light room where 


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the temperature will average 
75 degrees. When the plants 
are two inches high, or have 


formed two rough leaves. trans 


plant them in beds three or four 
inches apart, or, what is better, 
prick off into two-ineh pots, and 
later shift to four-inch size and 
plunge them. Keep the bed 
closed and very warm, shading from the direct rays of the sun, and 
giving abundance of water uvtil the ground is warm and all danger 
from frost and cold nights is past; then harden the plants by gradual 
exposure to the sun and air, and increase the supply of water: trans 
plant to the open ground late in May or Jie into warm, rich soil, 
from two to lbree feet apart each way, according to the richness of the 
soil. When about a foot high draw the earth up to the stems. They 
thrive in any good garden soil, but, repay liberal treatment. Care 
should be used in cutting the fruit so as not to disturb the roots of the 
plants. 


HOW TO COOK—Fritters—Cut into slices of one-fourth to one-half 
inch thickness, pare off the rind, put into a dish with a layer of salt 
between the pieces, beginning with a layer of salt in the bottom of the 
dish, letting them stand three or four hours; or the slices may soak in 
salt water for eight or ten hours. Then dry each slice with a cloth or 
towel. Fry in a batter of eggs and flour seasoned to taste, or dip in 
beaten egg and roll in bread crumbs and fry slowly in hot butter until 
arich brown; serve hot. Fried—Cut in slices crosswise not over half 
inch thick, parboil in salt water about fifteen minutes, then fry in hot 
butter and lard. 

Early Long Purple—Hardier and earlier than New York Purple, 
succeeding further north. Fruit from six to nine inches long. Dark 
purple, good quality and one of the best varieties. Pkt., 5¢e.; oz..20c. 
% \b., 60c.; lb., $2.00. 

Black Pekin—Entirely distinct from all other varieties, both in 
habit and fruit. The fruit is very dark purple, almost black, nearly 
round, large size, smooth and glossy, flesh white and very solid. fine 
grained and delicate flavor; matures early, prolific. very handsome. and 
a popular variety for market. Pki. 10c.; 02. 30¢.; 144 1b. 90e.; 1b. $3.00. 


NEW WHITE PEARL- See Novelties. 


LIVINCSTON’S MAMMOTH PURPLE-—(Spineless)—North= 
ern GCrown—This spleudid variety we obtained by very careful selec- 
tion and extra cultivation, beginning with a true strain of New York 
Improved Large Purple. The process of iraprovement was carried on 
for years. until we now have the finest strain of Mammoth Egg Plant 
that we have any knowledge of. While immense size was one of the 
main objects kept in view we did not lose sight of other valuable 
points essential in a first-class market variety. It is quite early for 
such a large sort and isa sure cropper. The plants are large. vigorous 
and productive. Fruit very uniform in colorand shape: very large, 
usually seven to nine inches in diatneter, but sometimes specimens are 
grown that measure ten inches. Skin avery handsome dark purple, 
smooth and glossy. Flesh white, of superb quality. We pronounce it 
the best Egg Plant in cultivation—no exception. It is very important 
that growers have the best seed and variety obtainable, for if poorly 
grown, irregular in shape, or green jn color they are quite unsalable, 
and your time and money is wasted. Pkt.,10c.; %0z.,25¢.; 0oz.,40c.; 
V4 lb., $1.25; Tb., $4.50. 

New York Improved Large Purple—The leading variety known 
by marketmen everywhere: fruit large, smooth, deep purple; flesh 
white: good quality. The stock we offer is fine New Jersey grown. 
Pkt., ; %0z2., 15¢.; ; 4 1b.. $1.00; 1b., $3.50. 


Wm. Thompson, Washington, Pa., writes: ‘‘The Egg Plants: 
I sold them at fifty cents more on the dozen 


Mr. 
were the finest we ever had. 
than any other kind.” 

Mr. John J. Ferguson, Sarasota, Fla., writes: 
Purple Egg Plant Seeds I received from you a few weeks ago are com- 
ing up betfer than any of my neighbor’s seeds.” 


“Those Mammoth 


“The Mammoth Egg Plant I 
Bushes are bearing full now.” 


Mr. A. M. O Guin, Rutland, Fla.: 
bought of you last winter are very fine. 


curly ; 


ties. Pkt., 5c 


the table. 


EVER WHITE 


CURLED ENDIVE, 


ENDIVE. 


For an early crop sow in April, in drills fifteen inches apart, and later thin out to twelve 
inches in the rows. 
after attaining sufficient size. 
good soil and cultivation are all it requires. 
the fullowing manner: 
form!, thereby excluding the light and air from their inner l@aves, which then blanch to 
a beautiful vellowish white. 
perature, blanching fastest in warm weather. 
right over the plants which exclude the light and air. 
only keeps a short time after blanching. 
frames or a dry cellar. 

Ever White Curled—By far the most beautiful variety. 
leaves coarser than those of the Green Curled; but the mid-rib is yellow and the leaves 
frequently almost white, so that the plants are very attractive and always bring the high- 
est prices on the market. 


Small Creen Curled—The variety most cultivated. 
tender and erisp in ee 
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Broad Leaved Batavian—Has broad t 
large head which is preferred for stews and soups, but if the outer leaves are gathered 
and tied at the top, the whole plant will blanch nicely, and make an excellent salad for 
Pkt., 


Large Creen Curled—(Mammoth)—Pkt., 5c.; 0z.. 20¢.; 44 1b., 60¢.; Ib., $1.75. 


5¢C.; 


Its leaves inake a splendid salad when properly 
blanched, and one that is very useful, as it comes in 
after lettuce is gone. It may be grown at any sea- 
son. but is usually grown for use late in the fall. 


It can also be sown in beds and transplanted to the above distance- 
The main sowings are made in June and July. Ordinary 
When nearly full grown it is blanched in 
Gather up the leaves and tie them by their tips in a conical 


This process takes two to five weeks, according to the tem- 
Another method is to lay clean boards 
Tie up at different times, as it 
For winter use take up with earth and store in 
One ounce sows 100 feet of drill. 


Plant moderately dense; 


Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 1b., 40e.;.1b., $1.50. 


Leayes dark green, broad and 
somewhat earlier and more hardy than other varie- 


b., 40¢.; lb , $1.25. 


Moss Curled—A beautiful curled variety somewhat resembling moss; dark ercen 
in color; quality fine. 


Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15c.; %4 lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.50. 
thick, slightly wrinkled leaves forming a 


oz., 15¢.; 4 Ib., 35e.; 1b., $1.50. 


* Lf 
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af 


Gourds. *" 


besides being very ornamental and serviceable as climbers. 
For Ornamenta! Gourds, see Flower Seed List. 


TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—GOURDS, ETG. 


The Gourd is a tender annual and should not be planted until all danger 
from frost is over, and not less than six feet apart each way, in good rich 
The following varieties will be found useful for household purposes, 


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HERCULES CLUB GOURD. 
Hercules Club Gourd—Grows four to eight feet long. Pkt., 5c. 


Nest Egg Gourd—(Japanese Nest Egg)—These resemble a 
hen’s egg in color, shape and size. They do not crack, are not injured 
by cold or wet, and make the best nest eggs. As the plant is a rapid 
growing climber, it is very useful in covering screens, etc., being quite 
ornamental. We havea very pure stock of this variety to offer this 
season, and can recommend it. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 30c.; 4 1b., $1.00. 


Sugar Trough, or Sap Bucket— 
elected Stock—Grows to a very large 
size; holds from four to ten gallons each, 
having hard, thick shells, which are very 
strong, but light and durable, lasting for 
many years. They are used for a great 
variety of purposes, such as buckets, bas- 
kets, soap and salt dishes, nest boxes, 
etc., and have been used for packing lard. 
They are as easily grown_as pumpkins. 
Pikt., 5c.; oz., 15c.; 34 Ib., 50c. 


Bath Sponge, Dish Cloth, or Jap- 
anese Luffa Courd—A natural dish 
cloth, and a most admirable one, is furn- 
ished by the peculiar lining of this fruit, SSS 
which is sponge-like, porous, very tough, ——— —— 
elastic and durable. Many ladies prefer — i hiaep 
this dish cloth to any other. ‘The fruit SUGAR-TROUGH GOURD. 
grows about two feet in length, and the vine is very ornamental, pro- 

ucing clusters of large yellow blossoms, in pleasing contrast with the 
silvery-shaded, dark green foliage. Inthe North this variety should be 
started very early in hot-beds or otherwise. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 40c. 


Dipper Courd 
—Can be used for 
dippers, the han- 
dles being from 9 
to 12 inches long, 
and they holdfrom 
a pint to 2 quarts, 
Whengrown onthe 

round the han-] 
les will be curved 
as in the engray- 
ing, while if grown 
on atrellis or a tree 
their weight will 
cause them to grow 
straight. Very con- 
venient fer hot § 
liquids, as the han- 
dic does nat heat 
<i readily. J 
ey are easily 

repared and last = : FF : 
or years. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 25c.; 14 1b., 75c. 


Ha We sill one packet each of ‘the above Gourds for only 20 cents, prepaid. 
GARLIC. front” onions “plast*te bulbs iy 


early spring, in drills twelve inches apart, four inches in the row, and 
cover two inches deep. Esteemed by many for flavoring soups and 
stews. Bulbs (postpaid, oz.. 5c.; % lb., 15¢.; Ib., 30e. By express 
(not paid), lb., 20c.; 3 Ibs., 50c.; 10 Ibs., $1.40. 
GHERKINS West India Cherkin—(True)—Also known as 
« Jerusalem Pickle. Very small, oval, prickly 
variety, quite distinct from all others. It is grown exclusively for pick- 
ling; it is the smallest of all the varieties of Cucumber, and should al- 
ways be picked when young and tender. The seed is quite slow to 
erminate, requiring sometimes ten to twelve days. Pkt., 5c. 0z., 
Oc.; 4 lb., 30e.; 1b... $1.00. 


HERBS Herbs in general delight in a rich, mellow soil. Sow 
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the seeds early in spring in shallow drills, one foot 
apart; when up a few inches thin out to proper distance or transplant. 
Care should be taken to harvest them properly. Do this on a dry day, 
just before they come into full blossom: dry quickly in the shade, pack 
close in bottles or dry boxes to exclude the air entirely. Varieties with 


an “are perennials. Pkt. 02. Pkt. oz. 
BNIB eres fclyins s'aaw'eutales . 6 10 | *Lavender.. Asc, re ib) 15 
*Balm 5 25 | *Pennyroyal......... LO 
Bene .. ; B16, |} “PotiMarigold*< igre...) . .. 5 
Bobnen Kraut BL 15 eRosemarrycs. fen... 5 30 
Borage .. 5. 15 (SM 5 15 
*Caraway.....-. «caus eh Oe LOW sSatrron 5 10 
Catnip or Catmint...... 5 35 | Sage-lb. $1.75; 407zs.50ce. 5 15 
Coriander. See SAEs 5 10 | Summer Savory .. ...... 5 10 
1 ee eee 5 10 | Sweet Basil . : J 6. LS 
Fenugreek .... 5 Sweet Marjoram.... 1. 6°15 
*Fennel . See ee Betas harragone win |. oO. s 10 
*Henbane HE Br 2h) | LVvING-- |. 7.fe- 7. 20 : 5 20 
*Horehound . S 25 |, *Winter Savory ....... 5 20 
EE a a 5 26), “Wormwood ..4.. 212... 5 15 
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HORSE RADISH. 


The best Horse Radish is produced 
from small pieces of roots four or five 
inches in length. These small roots will 
produce good Radish fit for use in one 
season’s growth. Plant the set small 
end down, where the slanting cut is, so 
that the top will be two inches under the soil. 
The soil should be very rich and well culti- 
vated. It is hardy and may be left in the 
ground until spring before digging. <A part 
of the crop may be pitted late in the fall if 
desired. A dozen roots will give all that will 
be needed for family use; as it constantly 
increases, it is best to plant it in some out- 
of-the-way corner of the garden. A very 
profitable crop for market gardeners to 
grow. By mail (postpaid), 5 cents each; 
dozen, 25c.; 50 for 60c.; 100 for 90c. Ly 
express (not paid), 100 for 75c.; 3800 for 
$2.00; 500 for $3.00. 


Prices for 1,000 and upwards given on 
application. 


K ALE German—Blatter Koll. French—Chou Vert. 
° Spanish— Berton, 


Borecole, Kale, or German Greens, are general terms applied to 
those classes of cabbage which do not form heads, but furnish an 
abundance of pretty curled leaves that are very ornamental and highly 
prized as food. Some of the varieties are the most tender and delicate 
of the cabbage family, and would be much more extensively grown if 
their excellent qualities were generally known. Can be grown in al- 
most any soil, but the richer it is the better the product. Sow from the 

: middle of April to the 
beginning of May like 
cabbage; transplanted 
and cultivated the 
4same as cabbage. They 
are more hardy than 
Scabbage, and will 
endure considerable 


pc — Very dwarf and spread- 

> ia ing. The leaves are 

<4 ; beautifully curled and 

DWARF GERMAN CURLED KALE. of a bright green. 

will remain over winter in any place where the temperature 

A decided improvement upon the old tall 
b., 70c. 


Hardy ; 
does not fall below zero. 
Seotch. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 25c.; 

Half Dwarf Moss Curled—A particularly fine variety possessing 
all the merits of both the tall and dwarf kinds; of compact, bushy 


is light green and toward the center yellowish 
so beautifully crimped that it re- 
Pkt., 5c.; 


growth; the foliage 
green. The edges of the leaves are rim 
sembles fine curled Parsley, and can be used for garnishing. 
0z., 10¢.; 44 1b., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 

Siberian Kale, Cerman Creens, or *« Sprouts *’—extensively 
grown as winter greens; sow in September in rows one foot apart, and 
treat in every way as Spinach; it is very hardy and is ready for use in 
early spring. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 20c.; lb., 60c. 

German Dwarf Purple—A dwarf, compact plant composed of a 
mass of large, finely frilled leaves of a deep purple color. _Tender and 
of excellent quality. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 4 1b., 35e., lb., $1.20. 


SPECIAL PRICES MADE FOR ANY LARGE QUANTITY. 


KOHL RABI. ™2abonre: 


German—Kollrabi. French—Chou Rabe. 
Spanish—Calde Nabo. 


When young and tender they are fine for ’ 
table use; when matured they keep well and are 
excellent for feeding stock. For early use sow in 
hot-bed, transplant and cultivate like early cab- 
bage. For winter use sow the middle of June or 
first of July, in rows 18 inches apart, transplant- 
ing or thinning out to 8 inches in the row. 

Earliest White Vienna-Smooth. short leaf, 
excellent for forcing, and of fine quality. Pkt., 
5e.; 


KOHL RABI 


Early Purple Vienna—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; %4 Ib., 60c.; Ib., $2. 


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B34 A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


The most used of all salads, is of easy culture. being almost free from all disease 


: G —Lattich Salat. 2 salads asy CU st fr 
Bere. marset el alat. snd insects. It requires rich, moist soil, and clean cultivation. This will give 
French—Laitue. the quick growth on which depends its appearance, tenderness and flayor. For 
@ : early spring use, sow in a seed bed in September or October, and protect through 


the winter with cold frames, or in the South with leaves or litter, or sow in a hot- 
bed in early spring; as soon as the ground can be well worked, transplant in good, rich ground, to rows eighteen inches apart, and eight to ten 
inches in the rows. For a later supply plant every two weeks from the middle of April until July, choosing varieties according to their heat 
resistance. Ifsown outside, to be cut young, sow thickly in drills or broadcast; but if fine, stroug heads are desired, sow in drills 14-inch deep, 
eighteen inches apart, and thin, rather than transplant, to twelve inches apart in the rows. One ounce of seed makes 2,500 plants. 


CRISP-AS-ICE LETTUCE. 


A most beautiful and attractive 
Lettuce of the Cabbage type. The 
heads are solid, and of immense size 
when well grown, and so ex- S$ 
ceedingly tender and brittle 
as to fully warrant the name, 
“*Crisp-as-Ice."’ The glossy 
leaves are thick and nicely 
crimped like a curled Savoy 
Cabbage; outside they are 
beautifully variegated with 
bronze and green. The heads, # 
when cut open, have ‘a rich, 
7 creamy yellow heart. An ex- (= 
ceedingly superior family and fe 
home market lettuce, but on hy 
s account of its extreme ten- 
derness, itis unfit forshipping 
or handling in large bulk. k 

Take our word for it, and 
try a little sown early in hot 
bed for transplanting, then ke 
later sow some outside for Zao 
summer use; in either case, “> 
if you wish fine large heads, 
transplant 12 to 18 inches 
apart each way, according to 
richness of the soil. Postpaid—Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 15¢.; 0z., 25¢.; 4% 1b., 60c.; lb., $2.00. 

Tennis Ball—Close, hard, well-formed heads. Leaves green, Blonde Beauty—(Sunset)—A new Summer Lettuce of bright 
thick, crisp and tender. One of the earliest, extremely hardy. and golden tinge and attractive form. Resists heat to a remarkable degree, 
well adapted both for forcing and outdoor culture. Either White or | and isan excellent keeper after being cut; is tender, crisp, sweet and 


CRISP-AS-ICE LETTUCE, 


BLONDE BEAUTY LETTUCE, 


Black Seed each—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4% 1b., 30c.; Ib:, $1.00. juicy when many sorts have become tough and bitter. A distinct and 
Black-Seeded Butter—Similar to Tennis Ball, but larger. Ex- puperr sort for shipping and the home yarden. Pkt., 5¢.; 072., 15¢.; 
tensively used as an outdoor variety; excellent in 4 \b., 40¢.; Ib., $1.25. 


Colden Ball—Distinct, delicate golden-yellow 
color, which it retains throughout the season. Crisp, 
tender and excellent in flavor; the acme of perfec- 
tion for forcing or early spring crop; also, long 
standing and fit for eating late in the season. Pkt., 
5c ; 0z., 20c.; 14 Ib., 50c.; 1b., $1.50. 


e Tilton’s White Star—A universal favorite 
with gardeners for foreing or outdoor planting on 
account of having enormously large heads, bright 
color, crispness and long keeping qualities. Valua- 
ble shipping sort, asit remains a long time in condi- 
tion for use. Pkt. 5c.; oz. 15c.; 4 Ib. 40¢.; 1b. $1.25. 


flavor; comes early. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 Ib. 30c.; 
lb., $1.00. 

Coiden Yellow Stonehead—A fine variety 
with very solid heads of great beauty. As early as 
Tennis Ball, but has larger heads; unsurpassed for 
table use; good for forcing or earliest spring crop. 
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; 44 1b., 40c.; lb., $1.25. 

Early White Cabbage—This old reliable variety * 
is very tender, has large, solid, greeuish-white heads 
and stands heat extremely well. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 
Y, jb., 80c.; 1b., $1.00. 

Tomhannock—Forms a beautiful plant 10 to 
20 inches high by 9 to 12 inches across. The edges 
of the ouler leaves are glossy, reddish bronze; hand- 


Buttercup—The plant is very distinct and at- 
tractive; leaves of a beantiful yellow color, and 


somely wrinkled; inside leaves white, very crisp and ase ; ; very swee > > The a > vig ss 
2 e ery sweet and tender. The plants are vigorous; 

E . oe “16 r o = . ) e ) b 
tender. Pkt., 5c.; 02., 10c¢.; %4 Ib., 30c,; 1b., $1.00. SILVER BALL LETTUCE. do: not run to seed until very late and remairis in 


condition for use as long as any other sort. Pkt., 5c.: 0z.,15¢.; 4% lb., 
40c.; 1b., $1.25. F 
Silver Ball—One of the best all the year round Lettuce we know of. 


Livingston’s Golden Head—A superb cabbage variety. Heads 
up well; crisp and tender. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; 44 Ib., 40c.; 1b., $1.50. 
Mammoth Marblehead—The largest header of any, measuring 


eight inches across the solid head, or as large as a good cabbage. The A variety of excellent qualities, as good for early spring and summer 

heads are very closely wrapped together; the leaves are a lightish use as winter forcing. The heads are si/rery white, very firm and com- 
een; second early; tender, crisp. aud free from any bitterness. pact. with beautifully curled leaves. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.; %4 Ib., 40e.; 
kt., 5¢.; 07., 15¢.; 4 1b., 40c.; Ib., $1.40. Ib., $1.25: 


CRAND RAPIDS LETTUCE —This variety is especially adapted for greenhouse culture in win- 
ter; itis also a good lettuce to sow outside early for family use. Itis the result of fifteen years’ seleec- 
tion from the Black Seeded Simpson, which is generally recognized as the standard for foreing for 
the home market. Itis superior to and more beautiful in appearance than the Simpson. It is of 
rapid upright growth; may be planted s : 
close; not liable to rot, standing several 
days after being ready to cut without 
injury; retains its freshness a long time 
after being cut, hence much sought after 
by dealers, especially shippers; its qual- 
ity is very desirable. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.; 
Yb , 40c.; lb., $1.25. 

NEW CELERY LETTUCE— 
The favorite class of Lettuces in Eu- 
rope are the Cosor blanching vari- 
eties, and this variety is the finest } 
of its class. The Cos varieties are 
becoming more popular in this 
country every year. The long, nar- 
row leaves, which form solid heads, 
almost like a Wakefield Cabbage 
bleach and quickly becomes snowy & 
white. Excels all others in quality, \§ 
having a taste and crispness un- | 
equaled. The leaves, when bleach- 
at are stiff like Celery stalks, and 
can be eaten in the same manner. 
Pkt., 6c.) foz., :15c.; %4 1b., 40c:; 
lb., $1.25. 


New Iceberg Lettuce. 


See Novelty Paves. GRAND RAPIDS LETTUCE, 


‘ TRUE BLUE-GARDEN SEEDS—LETTUGE. / 


Our Improved Hanson—None more reliable for out-door cultiva- 
on. Inground well manured and cultivated, the heads grow to a re- 
larkable size, resembling that of a flat cabbage, and so slow to run to 
ed thatit often fails to form a seed stalk. The outer leaves are bright 
reen, the inner leaves white and deliciously sweet, tender and crisp, 
ee from any unpleasant bitter taste. The stock we offer is the same as 
1at sold by us for many years, and from the fact that we never get any 
omplaints from it we judge it is unsurpassed and gives entire satisfac- 
on. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.,15¢.; 4% lb. 40c.; Ib., $1.25 


Early Curled Simp- 
so0n—Does not head, but 
forms a compact mass of 
eurly leaves of a yellowish 
green. It matures eartier 
than. the firm head sorts, 
hence is very generally 
grown in cold frames, also 
as an early outside crop. 
Pkt., 5e.;, 0z...10c.; 44 1b., 
30c.; lb., $1.00. 

Black Seeded Simp- 
son —(Curled)— A very 
pepper sort among mar- 
<et gardeners every where. 
. Forms a large, loose head ; 
its nearly white, curly 
leaves are large, thin, ex- 
ceedingly tender, and of 
very good quality; one of 
1e very best sorts for growing under glass, as well as for early outside 
lanting. Fine for home market, but not so desirable for shipping as 
rand Rapids. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 15¢.: 4 1b.,.40c.;.1b., $1.00. 


CURLED SIMPSON. 


Big Boston—Resem- 
bles the popular Boston 
Market, but is nearly twice 
as large; a most lesirable 
variety for forcing in cold 
frames, and for out-door 
planting. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 
15¢.; 4Ib., 40e.; 1b., $1.25. 


Philadelphia Butter 
or Early White Head— 
A thick-leavéd, smooth 
lettuce, round, dark green 
leaves, formed into a very 
solid, round head; stands 
a long time without run- 
ning to seed. 
leaves blanch a rich yel- 
low; quality first-class. 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; % Ib., 
30¢e.; lb., $1.00. 


PHILADELPHIA BUTTER. 


Leeks are especially desirable for soups, 


LEEK. 


where they are to grow: 
apart; 


The inner 


| 


Defiance Summer—(Perpignan)—Claimed by many to be a better 
lettuce than Hanson. It is Cattell unequalled for long standing, and 
| one of the finest large-growing cabbage varieties. It forms very large, 
| solid heads, so firm that they have to be cut open to allow the flower 
heads to come through when it is desired to have them go to seed. The 
leaveSare a beautiful light green. Pkt. 5c.; oz, 15c.; 4 1b. 40c.; Ib. $1.25. 

CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER-—A grand, good butter lettuee. 
| The heads are of good size, round and solid, outside medium green, 
within the leaves are a rich cream-yellow color; rich and buttery in 


taste.” Pkt., 5¢3; 0z.,; 15c.; 44 Ib., 40c.; lb., $1.25. 


Denver Market or Savoy—<An early variety of Head Lettuce, 
either for forcing or open ground. Forms large, solid heads of a desir- 
able light green color. The leavesare beautifully marked and blistered 
(like Savoy Cabbages) and are very crisp and tender; flavor excellent. 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z,, 10c.; 44 Ib., 30e.; 1b., $1.00. . 


vvvY 


; We can also supply the following well-known Lettuces. Price 
of each, postpaid—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; 4 lb., 40e.; Ib., $1.25: 

SALAMANDER, PARIS COS, CURLED SILESIA, j 

; EUREKA BRONZE, PHILADELPHIA DUTCH BUTTER, | 

r BROWN CURLED, BOSTON MARKET, BOSTON CURLED, 3 
FERRY’S PRIZE HEAD, YELLOW SEEDED BUTTER, 

OAK LEAF, CHARTIER, SPECKLED and PERPETUAL. i 


| Amssbsbdssbbssas 


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and considered by many to have a better flavor than the onion. Can be 


cultivated in two ways—either by sowing early in the spring in a seed bed and transplanting, or by sowing outside 
2 if sown in a seed bed, when about six inches high transplant into deep, rich soil, five inches 
use a dibber and plant deeply, close to their leaves, so that the necks may become blanched ; or they may be 


lanted in trenches six inches deep and the trenches filled in gradually as the plants grow ; a good watering at the time of transplanting is very 
eneficial. If sown outside sow early in the spring in rows about eighteen inches apart; when four inches high thin to four inches apart. “Trans- 


lanted plants always produce larger and earlier Leeks. 


Broad Scotch, or London Flag—An old standard, hardy kind; large, strong plants; broad leaves. PKt., 5c.; 0z., 10e.; 44 Ib., 30e.; Ib., $1. 
Large Musselburg—(Carentan, or Scotch Champion)—A favorite market sort of énormous size; leaves large and broad ; flayor-very mild 


nd pleasant. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,15c.: 4% lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.50. 
Rouen, Very Large Winter—A large and excellent variety ; 


good for forcing. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 15¢.; % lb., 40e,5 1b. 1.25. 


36 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


German— Melone. 
French — Melon. 


Muskme\lons, (32% 


A rich, sandy soil is most desirable for melons. The seed should be 
planted when the ground has become warm, in hills six feet apart each 
way. Old, well rotted manure should be thoroughly mixed with the 
soil in each hill; put six to ten seeds in the hill; finally. when danger 
from insects is past, Jeave three or four of the strongest plants only. If 
the plants grow very rank the tips of the leading shoots should be 
pinched off when about three feet long; also, if the fruit is excessive, 
they may be thinned out, which will canse the melons to ripen earlier 
and increase the size of the frnit. Melons may be forced like cucum- 
bers, and the practice is growing in favor annually among melon men, 
as the metaod becomes better understood, and on account of the large 
profits gained by having home-grown melons in market some days 
ahead of the outside planting. Cultivate thoroughly and often to keep 
down the weeds and bugs 

One ounce of seed for 60 hills; 2 to 3 pounds for an acre. 


See Novelty Pages for Descriptions of NEW TIP TOP and other New Muskmelons. 


LIVINGSTON’S MARKET MELON. 


Many years were spent in perfecting this decidedly distinct and 
beautiful melon. A most valuable characteristic is the close, strong 
netting. Its vigorous growth gives it great hardiness and ability to 
withstand drouth, blight and bugs. Its beautiful shape and handsome 
appearance are remarked upon when placed side by side on the market 
bench or counter with any of the popular sorts of the day. It ripens 
only a few days after Early Hackensack, is more prolific, more uni- 
form, bears longer. and the fruit is more solid; seldom bursts at blos- 
som end: flavor and quality are all that can be desired. It is green 
fleshed, with small seed cavity. A valuable sort for a general crop. 
Pkt., 5c ; oz., 10¢; 4% |b., 30c.; 1b.. 9Oe.: 3 Ibs., $2.40, postpaid. 


St. Mathews, Ky., March 19, 1895. ‘The Livingston Muskmelon 
that I got from you last year was the finest melon lever saw. It was 
alike all over the patch, the same as if they had been molded. The 
Seneca Potato was also very fine.’’ M. D. LUSHER. 


THE OSACE-—A fa- 
vorite yellow- fleshed 
variety; it islarge,oval, 
slightly ribbedand net- 
ted; skin very dark green; 
flesh a deep, rich sal- 
mon, sweet, highly fla- 
vored and delicious to 
the rind; it is very sel- 
dom that one of poor 
quality is found. The 
are very even 
andextra heavy owing 
to the thickness of the 
meat. Pkt.5c¢.; 0z. 10c.; 
Yb. 20e.; lb. GOc. 


THE 


OSAGE MELON. 


EARLY NETTED CEM—Extensively grown, and preferred b 
many to all others for table use. Shape, almost a perfect globe, an 
grows remarkably uniform; thick meated; flesh light green in color, 
and of fine luscious flavor; skin green, regularly but not deeply 
ribbed and thickly netted; very productive and extra early im 
ripening; will keep for nearly a week after picking, and is especially 
suited for shipping in baskets or crates. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 lb., 20¢.; 
lb., 65e.; 3 lbs., $1.75, postpaid. 


Six Oaks Cantaloupe—Of all the varieties of new cantalou 
tested the past two seasons, nOne pleased us better or proved more dis- 
tinct and worthy of introduction. It is of large size and the fruits are 
very heavy. It is green-fleshéd, deeply ribbed, well netted, and nearly 
round in shape. A fine variety to raise, either for market or the family 
garden; in quality, delicious. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; % Ib., 25e.; Ib., 75¢. 


Perfection—/Princess)—Is quite large, dark green skin, heavily 
netted, small seed cavity; flesh very thick, of a rich orange color, very 
Sweet, watery, and of a most delicious flavor—in short, about perfection. 
Not a good shipper, but sells well in any home market, because it inva- 
riably pleases customers. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.,10¢.; 144 lb., 20e.; Ib., 65e. 


_Montreal Market—The Largest Round Melon in the World, 
weighing 15 lbs. and upward (they have been grown to weigh 39 Ibs.). 
To all who wish to grow the handsomest melons possible, and extra 
large ones for market, we recommend this one. The shape is almost 
round; deeply ribbed; skin green, and densely netted; flesh remarka- 
bly thick light green, and of good flavor. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; % Ib., 
20c.; lb., 6c. 


Ciant Chicago Market—This fine nutmeg melon is one of the 
very sweetest ; large and very productive: decidedly ribbed : extra well 
netted; thick green flesh. Pkt., 5c¢.; 0z., 10c.; 4 1b., 20¢.; lb., 65e. 


Long Island Beauty—A splendid new variety of the Hackensack 
type. It is of very superior quality. with green flesh and densely net- 
ted. In shape it resembles the Hackevsuck. but slightly more ribbed. 
Besides being most beautiful, it is also one of the earliest of all. Pkt., 
5ce.; 02., 10¢.; 44 |b., 20c.; 1b., 65e. 


Jersey Belle—The only fault ever found with Jenny Lind was its 
small size. Thissort is double its size and equally as good in all other 
points, and seems to have been selected from it. It is among the first 
to ripen as well as largest of first early sorts. It is flattened on the 
ends, deeply ribbed and heavily netted. This is a great favorite down in 
Jersey. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 20¢.; lb., 65c. 


Extra Early Creen Citron—(First in Market)—The largest of the 
very early nutmeg melons. Form, nearly round; fairly netted; flesh 
green; quality, first-class. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 4% lb., 20e.; Ib., 65c. 


Early Creen Flesh Nutmeg—The Old Original Nutmeg, and one 
of the very best; highly scented flesh, thick. sweet and fine flavored : 
of good size and quite early. Pkt., 5c.; oz. 10c.; 1% lb., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 


Emerald Gem—Medium size; nearly round; flesh a delicate light 
salmon color, very thick, fine-grained, and of most excellent flavor. 
The rind is thin. dark green, ribbed, but not netted. One of the best. 
for home use. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 4% lb., 20c.; lb., 60c. 


Hackensack—(Turk’s Cap)—A General Crop Melon. It is round, 
well netted, and of large size; flesh green and thick; delicious flavor: 
beautiful in appearance. Very popular the country over. Pkt.. 5c.; 
oz., 10c ; 4% Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c. 


Miller Cream—Ranks high as a market melon, either for home or 
shipping. The flesh isof rich salmon color, very sweet and melting, ana 
is so thick that the melon is almost solid, theseed cavity being remark- 
ably small. A strong growerand very productive; medium in size, and 


resembles the Osage very much Pkt. 5c.; oz. 10c.; 14 1b. 20c.; lb. 60c. 


Banana—From two to three feet long. Yellow fleshed: entirely 
free from netting: skin, delicate straw color; flesh quite thick and 
blends from bright green to a rich salmon, making a five and striking 
contrast; early; quality equal to the common muskmelon, and has a 
delicious fragrance; reminds one of an Over-grown banana. Pkt., 5e.; 
0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 25¢.; 1b., 90e. 


Hemlock, Ind., 3-12-96. ‘1 have been using your seeds for many 
years past. Always found them reliable and true to name, producing: 
the best results.”’ S. H. VANDENBARK, 


Avenal, Md., 4-16-96. 


‘Your Tip Top Cantaloupes were fine. I 
will want somé more.” 


JOHN H. BROWN 


East Liverpool, Ohio, May 1, 1896. ‘‘I received the seeds O. K., 
and they are surely fine looking seeds. If they turn out like the Tip 
Top that I got of you last spring, I will be more than pleased.” 

C, H. Moore. 


Our TIP TOP and ROSE GEM Melons are described 


in 


TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—MUSKMELONS. a7 
EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK MELON-°t%,c¢.3""" 


It produces melons equally as large and with all the good qualities of the 
well-known Hackensack, but two weeks earlier; beavily netted, and has light 
green flesh of delicious flavor. Its shape and solidity admit of its being pack- 
ed very closely in crates for shipment, and it will keep in good condition for 
several days after picking. The seeds do not shake loose en route as in many 
ether sorts. Pkt, 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 25e.; lb., 75e.; 3 lbs., $2.00, postpaid. 


NEW COLUMBUS-—It is a green-fleshed melon for general crop; ripens 
about with the Hackensack, and is a heavy yielder. The vines are strong and 
thrifty, and the melons, if left on the vine a week after they are ready to pick, 
still retain their good quality. It is strikingly distinct in BDADE: color and 
general markings, and is an excellent long Keeper. Its beautiful buff skin is 
covered with a very thick whitish nettjyg. It is almost entirely free from 
ribs orseams. The flesh is solid and thick, even at the blossom end, leaving 
only a small seed cavity; never bursts open at either end; can be safely ship- 
ped long distances in barrels or other large packages. Its attractive appear- 
ance insures ready sales in any market, and: its good table qualities create at 
once a lively demand from customers. Pkt. 5e.; 02. 10¢,; 4 1b. 20c.; Ib. 65c. 


NEW TRIUMPH—This superb new melon, which we offered for the first 
time two years ago, is the latest production of the raiser of the Columbus 
Muskmelon, named and introduced by us four years ago, and has given such- 
universal satisfaction to all who have grown it. The Triumph is a cross be- 
tween Columbus and Osage, combining all the good qualities of these two 
excellent melons, and is a very superior melon. The beautiful orange flesh is 
thick and luscious; ripens clear to the rind. The melonsare medium to large 
size, and beautifully netted. Pkt.,5ce.; 0z., 10¢.; %4 1b., 25c.; Ibi, 75e. | 


= tT 


EXTRA EARLY HACKENSACK MELON, 


Champion Market—One of the Handsomest Melons Known. 
Very uniform insize and shape; densely netted; the flesh is thick, green 
in color, and of rich, sweet flavor: very productive, frequently bear- 
ing seven perfect, good-sized melons on a single vine. which mature 
quite early and ripen up finely. Pkt. 5c.; 02. 10¢.; 44 lb. 25e¢.; lb. 75e. 


Large Creen Nutmeg— Round; large size; green flesh. Pkt., 5c.; 
0z., 10¢.; 1% 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 60c. 


| Bay View—The leading oblong, 
reen fleshed sort; of large size, pro 
Baltimore Nutmeg—Cantaloupe—Has a beautiful heavily netted, Vine plea of at of Jarge Pin. ais . 
green skin: of good size; in shape a desirable and distinct oval. and. | 07., 10c.: 14 Ib., 20c.; 1b., 60¢ : ‘a 
Slightly ribbed: flesh thick, green, very finely flavored, smooth and | 2 7" ‘ 
sweet; very productive; and never bursts open at blossom end. Our | Sir wT Ss 
orem is the large egy which Gat sells all others in the Balbinger | We invite Shippers 
markets. It is so solid that it can be shipped in large sized barrels | 
withoutinjury Th the height of the SEER HOS boat loads of it are and Large Growers 
loaded daily at Baltimore for the Philadelphia and New York markets. for market to try our 
Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4% Ib., 20c.; 1b., 60c. - . 
- stocks of Extra Early 
The Banquet—Obtainued by years of careful selection by the 
eeiaest and ane Oo ee rrower in the world. A beautifully net- Hackensack, Netted 
ted little melon of very good quality; flesh uniformly deep; color, eo ’ 
dark, rich salmon. Pkt., 5e.: OZ, 10c.; 44 lb., 25¢e.; 1b., 70c. ‘ Gem, Livingston’s 
Market, Columbus, 


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, Baltimore and Osage. 


We can supply the following well-known varieties 
of Muskmelons at the uniform price of 5c. per packet. 
20c. per } lb., 65e. per lb. 

Skillman’s, Chicago Nutmeg, Improved Christiana, 
Reedland Giant, | Delmonico, = Cassaba, 


Long Yellow, Surprise, White Japan, Jenny Lind. 


MUSKMELON—Winter Pineapple. 


This remarkable melon is a na- 
tive of Cassaba. Asia Minor, where 
melons of the finest quality in the 
world are grown, and from whence 
it was introduced into California 
by one of our customers. — Its 
unique appearance is quite accu- 
rately represented by our cut. the 
skin being corrugated instead of 
netted, and in colora rich yellow, 
tinged with green. Its firm flesh is 
of a light green color and has a 
pronounced and agreeable pine- 
apple flayor, is very rich and melt- 
ing and can be eaten with a relish 
to the very outer skin. Its most 
valuable characteristic, however, is 
its w@uderfully long-keeping qual- 
p ity. The melons seldom ripen on 

= * the Vine, but should be picked off 
after the first frost, handled very carefully, and stored (like squashes) in 


We have an immense 
trade on these and 
know we can please 
you, because hun- 
dreds of your class 


favor us with large Sy! Me pas ole View. 
orders annually. = 


a cool, dry place, where they will gradually ripen; as wanted for use = = = 

bring into a warm room for afew days. In this way they can be kept | ai; Is monstrous size, cream-yellow, very early, absolutely 
in good condition until late in the winter. Plant in hills 5x5 feet, | distinet and pure, with seeds more than twice as large as 
leaving finally two strong vines to a hill. Many specimens weigh from other sorts, A whole field of them will average 18 to 20 bs ff 
15 to 16 pounds, and some 19 pounds—real beauties. When this melon | each, and select specimens 25 to 30 bs. Deliciously sweet | 
is fed to hogs, milch cows, ete., good results are sure to follow. The and luscious, with fine, melting, thick, salmon color flesh. 


seed we offer was grown by our friend in California, and can be relied Never stringy. The flavor pleasant; not high, nor rank. 
gn as giieliy E ecaase. Headquarters Seed—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; % lb., i) True stock, direct from grower. 
Pe Pe OO, is 


D. W. Planter, B impton, Ohio, Sept. 29, 1895: ‘The seed I pur- | 
chased from your house was all good. The Nabob Watermelon is | 
quite an acquisition, and the Tip Top Melon is surely on top. You may | 


expect my patronage in the future. | 


V.E, Rofter, Blaine, W. Va., March 10. '95: “‘The new’Tip Top 
Melon is one of the best I ever grew.’ 


Shumway’s Ciant—Price, pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10e.; 4 1b., 30e.; 1b., $1.00, 


38 A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. | 


A ‘light, sandy «soil, with good exposure to the sun, is _ 


we; Ge — Wasser Meldne. SU) ; 
French ieee a’ Ban ~ the bestfor Watermetons, “It should be prepared deep, 
Spanish—Sandia but receive shallow cultivation. Hoe often and thor-— 
e ; , oughly. If extra large melons are desired for, exhibi- 


tion purposes leaye but one or two melons on a vine. 
Plant in bills eight to ten feet apart each way, with a shovelful of well-rotted manure mixed with the soil in the hill. If commercial fertilizer 
is used it should contain a large percentage of ammonia and potash, Planteight or ten seeds in each hill, and, finally, when danger of insects 
is past, leave but three strong plants. One ounce of seed for thirty hills; one to two pounds for an acre. ' 


TRUE ICE CREAM—The Great Home Market Melon—This Old 24{{I 
Stand-by is our best general cropper for the home market; it has too { | tl 
thin a rind forshipping unless packed in straw. We have Sold it fo1 i I 
many years to our extensive Scioto Valley melon growers, for whom it }H/Qg 
brings the highest prices, and meets with ready sale regardless of other We ///; 
varieties that may be on the market, because it has become a great fa-!|M 
vorite with Columbus melon dealers and consumers. Few, if any, 
surpdss a True Ice Cream for quality and productiveness. Medium 
ear: fruit oblong, large size; rind, light mottled green; .flesh, bright 
searlet, solid to the center. melting aud delicious. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; 
% Ib., 25e.; 1b., 75c.: 3 lbs. for $2.00, postpaid. 

Mr. H. E. Markley, one of the largest growers of melons in. the 
noted Scioto Valley melon district, makes the following statement: 
“Your True Ice Cream Melon Seeds lead all others for purity and 
germinating qualities; we have used them for thirteen years. This] 
variety outsells any other melon raised here. It is the best melon 
grown in this valley.” 


KOLB’S CEM—Large melon growers pronounce this one of thej\t 
most successful shipping melons ever introduced. The rind, though 
quite thin. is very tough, standing shipment long distances without 
breakage. The flesh is bright red and of good flavor. It is one of the |} 
largest (8O to 50 Ibs.), most productive and best keeping melons 
grown. Our stock cannot be surpassed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.: Wb. 
20¢.; 1b., 50c.; 3 Ibs. for $1.25, postpaid. 


FORDHOOK EARLY—An Extra Early Melon of Large Size. 
The form is nearly round; average weight, 35,.lbs. The rind is tough 
the outer color is uniform medium-green: seeds are white; the fle; 
is bright red and very sweet Pkt., 5c.; 07., 10c.: Vs lb., 20c.; Ib., 60¢ 
3 Ibs. for $1.50. 


COLE’S EARLY—New—Very hardy, a sure cropper, and extremely 
delicate in texture of flesh, which is of a dark red color: therind is 
thin, and the quality of the flesh is sustained clear to the rind. Itié, 
however, exceedingly brittle, hence not desirable for shipping pur- 

oses, but, possessing all. the other most desirable features, we can 
Piehly recommend it for home use. Medium size, nearly round in } 
shape, Tind green striped with lighter shades, Pkt., 5c.; 07.,. 10c.: IMPROVED DIXIE—(4)—A beautifully striped melon which, few, 


r | € ye uf ae € ~~ wg i= 
%b., 20¢.; Ib., 60c.; 3 Ibs. for $1.50. if any, surpass for shipping or equal forthe table, the flesh being very 
HOOSIER KINC—A Melon with Excellent Qualities. The melons red, sweet md juicy; it is all that can be desired in quality, flavor, 
grow oblong, and are of an even diameter throughout their entire ete. We wish to call the shipper’s attention to the fact that this melon 
length. The flesh is brilliant red, very solid, sweet and luscious. The will hold after.it is ripe for several days and still retain its excellent 
skin is striped light and a ee oa the rind is very thin but ex- | qualities. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 4% Ib., 20c.; lb., 60c.; 3 Ibs. for $1.50. 
tremely hard, which renders it a valuable shipping sort. Pkt., 5c.: FLORIDA FAVORITE_/I : ; - 
~ ay 5 Sie Cis —(I)—A splendid oblong melon; ten days 
oz., 10e.; 4 1b 20c.; 1b.,,65c.; 3. Ibs. for $1.75. earlier than Kolb’s Gem; red flesh: of the finest flavor and quality. 


DARK ICING—Prized on account of its excellent quality; very | Pkt.,5c.; oz, 10c.; 4% Ib., 20c.: Ib., 60¢.; 31bs for $1.50, postpard, 
id: j TQ 7 . Thite se . “| Wea hal y 4 5e.- | 
So end vena Db. COE RIDA TO: heen Ae SE _ Green and Cold—(3)—A golden-orange fleshed: variety of good 
=P, Oe Neti atte fe A ees size (25 to 30 lbs.); early; productive; rind very thin, the white being 
only three-eighths to One-half inch thick: the flesh is juicy, very 
sweet and of delicious flavor. Its rich golden color makes it desirable 
as an ornament for the table. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.. 10¢.; 14 1b., 20c.; Jb., 60c. 


Ruby Cold—(2)—A new, large, Jong melon: the flesh is solid, 
pure golden yellow. variegated with streaks and layers of bright pink; 
most deliciéus flavor and melts in the mouth like cream. PEt., 5e.; 
0z., 10c.; 4% 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 60e. ‘ 


White Gem—(5)—A new, round, white-skinned variety, some- 
what resembling the well-known Russian Volga, but said to have come 
originally from China. Extremely hardy and productive, and thrives 
wellin our climate; flesh, pink; delicious flavor; rind thin, but very 
tough and hard. Pkt., 5e¢.: oz., 10c.: 14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., 85e. 


This variety is from Georgia, the home of the 
Watermelon. The color of the skin is solid green, 
and the flesh is a very bright red, particularly sweet, 
juicy and melting. It grows to a large size, some- 


times attaining the weight of eighty pounds, with 
plenty of them at forty to sixty pounds. It is one of 
the best shipping sorts, Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; % Ib., 


JONES’ JUMBO WATERMELON. —— an eee 20c.; lb., 60¢.; 3 lbs, for $1.50, postpaid. 
Turkish—The color is quite dark green. with stripes of light green Hungarian Honey—Periect globe shape; skin dark green; flesh 
running from pole to pole. These latter give the melons an appearance deep red, stringless, and of the richest and sweetest honey flavor: ex- 
of being distinctly ribbed like a Muskmelon, when in reality the ribs tremely hardy and vigorous. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10¢.; 44 lb., 20¢.; lb , 65e. 
are barely perceptible. It has asmooth skin; the quality is excellent; Preserving Citron—Red seed, used for sweetmeats and preserves; 
fine grained and sweet: medium. in size: produetive.  Pkt., 5e.; 0z., flesh solid and white. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.: 44 1b., 20c.; Ib., 6Oc. 


aed Be.: 900C : oH ; 
16¢.; % 1b. ..26e.;.1b., 90e. Colorado Preserving—Larger than the common Citron, weigh- 


Apple Pie—When stewed and made into pies-it is an excellent | ing 25 to 40 Jbs.; flesh very solid, and makes very Clear, transparent 
spbstitute for apples. Pkt., 5e.: oz. 10¢.; % 1b , 25e.; 1b., 90¢. | preserves of fine flavor. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; % ]b., 20c.; Ib., 6GOc. 


-LIVINGSTON’S NEW NABOB WATERMELON—SEE NoveLTY PAGES. 


a TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—WATERMELONS AND MUSHROOMS. 


This new melon has created a sensation among commission men on 
account of its selling qualities. It seemed to sell itself even when 
melons were very plenty. In the field it has proved to be early, large, 
handsome, heavy and productive. The shape is oval and the color 
mottled light to very light green. Flesh bright red, solid, but very 
tenderand sweet. We lastspring paid Mr. Wittenmyer, the originator, 
a high price for some stock seed of his own careful selecting, and our 
crop has heen grown entirely isolated so that it is as pure and true as 
the original, and no one has a better strain. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.,10c.; %41b., 
20c.; lb., 60c. 

SEMINOLE—One of the best large, long Florida melons. Early, 
enormously productive, and of most delicious flavor. It is of two dis- 
tinct colors—gray and light green. Melons of both colors are exactly 
the same in size, Shape, color of seed, flavor, ete. Melons of both colors 
are found on the same vine. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 20¢.; lb., 50c. 

Mammoth tronelad—Of immense size, handsomely marked, and 
oblong in shape; the flesh is red and very solid; the heart is large, and 
flavor delicious. Heavy yielder. Pkt. 5¢.; 0z.10c.; 4% lb. 20c.; Ib. 60c. 

Ferry’s Peerless—One of the best for the home garden and for mar- 
ket gardeners who deliver direct to consumers. Medium size; flesh red ; 
white seed; quality first-class. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 20c.; 1b., 50c. 

Mountain Sweet—One of the oldest and best known; skin deep 

en; solid; large; rind thin; flesh deep searlet. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 

4 \b., 20c.; 1b., 50c. 


RED VAUCLUSE 


—It is early, of 


large elongated 
size. The flesh 


isa bright crim- 
son, reddest ofall 
very sweet, not 
the least stringy; 
theseeds are also 
bright red. The 
rind.though thin 
is very tough; 
is a glossy, dark 
green, beautiful- 
ly threaded with 
a still darker 
green. Pkt., 5c.; 
0z., 10¢c.; % 1b., 20c.: 1b., 65e. 


PHINNEY’S EARLY. 


_ PHINNEY’S EXTRA EARLY MELON, 


Few, if any, of the early sorts of recent introduction surpass this 


old favorite. It is first to ripen; good size; productive; shape, oblong; 
rind a distinct, mottled color; the flesh is a deep red; a first-class early 
market melon. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 lb., 20c.; Ib., 50c. 


_Pride of Georgia—Round in shape; striped light and dark green ; 
uniformly of good market size; flesh bright red, and sweet. Pkt., 5e.; 
0z., 10¢.: 4% Ib., 20¢c.; 1b., 50e, 

The Boss—Has a very black green skin, long in shape, 1: 
very heavy; flesh solid and red; quality good. Pkt., 5c.; 
VY lb., 20e.; lb., 50c. 

Cannon Bali—Thisis a splendid melon, very solid, so dark in color 
that it is almost black, and is as round asa cannon ball. Splendid for 
home use, small families, ete. Sells well, and gives satisfaction. Pkt., 
5c.; 0z., 10c.; 34 1b., 25c.; lb., 75c. 

, The Cragg—A Texas melon, very distinct in both inside and out- 
side appearance. The color is dark green, with alternate stripes of light- 
er green, the whole being covered with a delicate tracery of dark veius. 
The flesh is of a delicate salmon tint, sweet, juicy, and melting, with a 
rich flavor. Large, oblong, just the right size for market. Pkt., 5¢.; 
0z , 10¢.; % 1b., 20c.; Ib., 65e. j 


ve and 
CzZ., 10e.; 


? ee 


We can supply the following well-known varieties of Watermelon 
; at the uniform price of—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢c.: % lb., 20c.; 1b., 60c. } 


Stokes’ Early, Light Icing, Cuban Queen, 
Vick’s Early, Delaware, Georgia Rattlesnake, 
Gray Monarch, Black Spanish, Christmas, 


Orange. } 
us 


SURE CROP 
MUSHROOM. SPAWN. 


French Mushroom Spawn—Put up in boxes of 2 lbs. each; 


One of the most profit- 
Mus rooms able crops for the out- 
@ = iay that can be grown; 
the market is sure, be- 
cause the supply never equals the demand. Mushrooms can be grown 
in any dark room or cellar where the temperature can be kept at from 
50 to 70 degrees. From some old pasture proenre good rich soil and 
store itaway. To every bushel of this soil add two bushels of fresh 
horse manure. Of this well mixed compound prepare a bed, say four 
feet wide. Put down a thin layer and pound it down hard, and go on 
until you have a bed 12 to 18 inches thick. It soon becomes pretty 
hot, but let the heat recede until it is only 85 or 90 degrees. Then 
make holes, say a foot apart, and put in the spawn, two or three pieces 
as large as a walnut in each hole. Cover the holes and press the soil 
solid and smooth. Let the bed remain in this condition about twelve 
days; then cover the bed with two inches of fresh loam, and over this 
place four or five inches of hay or straw, and the work is done. If the 
temperature is right, in six or eight weeks you may expect Mushrooms 
The beds will continue bearing from twenty to thirty days. After the 
first crop is gathered, spread over the bed an inch of fresh soil, moisten 
with warm Water, and cover with hay as before. The main conditions 
in Mushroom growing are proper and uniform temperature and very 
rich soil. One pound of spawn is sufficient for a bed two by six feet. 
We would advise Mushroom growers, especially new beginners, to get 
a book on the subject, written in full by an experienced grower, such 
as ‘‘Falconer’s Mushrooms and How to Grow Them.’’ $1.50, post- 
paid by us. We import our Spawn from the best makers in England. 
English Mushroom Spawn—By mail, postpaid—Bricks of about 
20 ozs., 25¢e ; 5 lbs. for $1 00. By express, at buyer's expense—10 lbs. for 
$1.20; 25 lbs. for $2.50; 50 Ibs., 9c. per Ib.; 100 Ibs. or over, 8c. per 1b. 


price per box, 75e.: by mail. $1.00; the same loose, per lb. 35e.; by mail, 45ce. 


MUSTARD. 


German—Senf. French—Mouturde Spanish—Mostazoe. 
Mustard is not only used as a condiment. but the green leaves are 
used as a salad or eut and boiled JikeSpinach, Cultivate same as Cress. 
Southern Ciant Curlted—This is very highly esteemed in the 
South where the Seed is sown in falland plants used very early in spring 
asasalad. Seed is brown: produces plants two feet high; forms enor- 
mous bunches. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; %4 1b., 15¢.; Ib., 50e 
White English—The leaves are light green. mild and tender when 
young: seed, light yellow. Pkt..5¢; 0z.. 10¢.; 4 Ib., 15¢.: lb, 40c. 
) Brown or Black Mustard—More pungent in flavor than the 
white. Pkt., 5c.: 0z , 10c.; 4 1b, 15e.; 1b., 40e. 
New Chinese— 4 giant curled variety with leaves double the size 
ofthe ordinary. Pkt., 5c.: oz. 10c.; % |b., 25e.; lb., 75c. 
\ 


MARTYNIA. 


A hardy annual plant, the seed pods of which, if picked when green 
and tender. make excellent pickles. Plant in May in the open ground 
about three feet each way, leaving but one plant in the hill. 


Proboscidea—Pkt., 5c.; 0z , 25c.; 4 Ib., 75c.; lb., $2.50. 


OOO OOOO OO 


OOO 


“Ohio Seeds”? Down East. 


John S. Lester, WoodstockyCGonn., Oct. 5. 1896, writes: ‘Your 
Extra Early White Spine Cucumber. Crosby's Egyptian Beet, Cincin- 
nati Radish and Tip ip Melon cannot be beaten. Ihave had the 
market entirély to myself.” 


40 


~@nions. 


German—Zwiebel. French—Oignon. 
Spanish—Cebolla. 


LM 


SUPERIOR ONION SEED. 


as well as for seed 
duction. 


so that it is sure to grow, where svil and season 
abundance of well-shaped bulbs, free from scullions or stiff-necks. 
In consequence of having harvested a large and 


7p E 

LON PRIC S. very fine crop of Onion Seed the past season, we 
haye made below what we consider, at this time, extremely low prices; 
however, as there seems to be a general tendency to lower prices all 
along the seed line. we therefore request if any house of unquestioned 
reliability should offer their best ein for less, that you write us before 
placing your order, stating about what you desire to purchase, be- 
Cause our aim is to always sell at reasonable prices and as low as any 
in the trade offering strictly first-class seed. 

FULL SIZED ONIONS THE FIRST YEAR. The seed we offer will grow 
full sized onions the first year. To do this they should be sown as 
soon AS posible in the spring, n0 matter if the weather is cold, so the 
soil works up well. This gives them a good start ahead of the weeds 
and before dry, hot weather sets in. Sow thinly, four or five pounds 
to the acre, in drills one foot apart, and about Y% of an ineh deep, in 


We take pride in the record of our fine strains of Onion 
Seed. Having grown onions for many years, for market 
purposes, we are in position to fully 
appreciate the necessity there is for using great care in the selection of the bulbs for seed pro- 
There is no crop which depends more upon the quality of the seed. 
we are sure, is not surpassed anywhere, and is thoroughly tested for vitality before it is sent out, 
are favorable, and is sure to produce an 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


The seed we oller, 


thin out to stand three or four inches 
apart in the drills, keeping them well hoed and free from weeds. 
Onions delignt in strong, rich. deep, loamy soil, and succeed well if 


strong land, well manured; 


grown successive years On the same ground. To get heavy crops ‘800 
to 1000 bushels per acre) of finest shape and high colored bulbs, es- 
pecially Danvers and other Globes, large quantities of the best rotted 
manure must be used: 15 to 20 cords would be none too much. If 
well-rotted manure is not to be had use a high grade of commercial 
fertilizer containing a large percentage of potash. 


FALL SOWING. Seed can be sown in August and September. in 
drills, wide enough apart to adinit of working; when the plants have 
grown of sufficient size to be fit for table use, thin out to four inches 
apart to secure a crop of large onions. This plan works admirably in 
the South but will not prove successful where the ground freezes 
deeply or is subject to constant changes of temperature in the Spring. 


OHIO YELLOW GLOBE ONION. 
Our Extra Selected Stock. 

Generally admitted by seedmen and Onion Growers everywhere as 
the most desirable strain of perfect type globe shaped onion in existence. 
We name it Ohio Globe to designate it from the many strains of Globe 
Danvers now offered; besides, to Ohio growers, especially on the West- 
ern Reserve, belongs the honor of producing, by many years of pains- 
taking care, selection and cultivation, this, the finest strain of that ex- 
treme type of Globe now so eagerly sought after by all the best growers, 
and so deservedly popular in all large onion markets. Its main points 
of excellence are distinct and attractive shape, handsome. bright, even color; 
it ripens early and all at once. The necks are very small and cure down to 
almost nothing. The firm, solid bulbs are excellent winter keepers, and 
all that can be desired in sjze and quality; enormous yielders, 8300 bush- 
els (standard weight) per acre are frequently grown on rich onion land. 
This is a superb onion for all classes of soil (when well enriched) and 
especially good for muck lands on account of its quick maturing qual- 
ties. Pkt., 10c.; 02z., 15¢ % lb., 50c.; 1b,, $1.90; 4 lbs. for $7.00, 
postpaid 


OHIO GLOBES IN NEW YORK STATE. 


G. J. Joslin, Tiashoke, N. Y., writes, Jan. 17,1896: ‘“Lhave re- 
ceived your catalogue. You have not done justice to your Ohio Yellow 
Globe Onion in the eut. I can show you prettier globe-shape from your 
own seed, which I raised last year. I took first premium at the Cam- 
bridge Fair on Ohio Globes in’ 1894. and eight premiums on vegetables 
this year.”’ 


W. P. Dixon, Sweet Home, Ark., Feb. 2, 1896: “We grew onions 
from an ounce of Prizetaker seed purchased of you last year. They 
did well, and we like them better than any we ever raised before.”’ 


= Sarr = ¥ 


YELLOW DANVERS CLOBE ~- Extensively grown as a main crop in 
many sections of the country. It is a beautiful golden color; bulb 
medium size, quite early. bottom nearly flat, oval top, with small neck; 
very prolific, and a first-class keeper and shipper. The strain we offer 
of this popular variety can be excelled only by our Ohio Yellow Globe. 
Pkt., 5¢e.; oz , 10c.; %4 1b., 30c.; lb , $1.00. 


YELLOW DANVERS FLAT—A splendid onion for either market 
or home use; flatter than the Globe Danvers. Pkt., 5c¢.; oz., 10ce.; 
14 lb., 25e.; Ib., 90c. 


LARCE RED WETHERSFIELD— For general purposes the country 
over, no red variety is so largely grown, and more especially in the 
East, where immense crops are raised for shipment. Large sized, 
somewhat flattened; skin deep purplish red. It is one of the best 
keepers. We have grown it on various soils for over thirty-five years 
and cannot recommend it too highly as a general cropper and a variety 
that will do well anywhere that large onions can be grown. It yields 
enormous crops when the conditions are favorable. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 
% |b., 25e.; 1b., 90e. 


EARLY RED GLOBE—A very handsome variety, and deserving 
of general cultivation. It matures very early, grows to a good medium 
size, and keeps well; skin deep red; flesh tine grained; flavor mild; 
tender. Pkt.,5¢.; 0z., 10c¢.; %4 1b., 30¢.; 1b., $1.10 


WHITE PORTUCAL, OR SILVERSKIN—Ripens early; of large 
size, mild in flavor, and excellent for winter use; much esteemed for 
pickling when small. and grows a liandsome, good Keeping set when sown 
too thick to grow big onions. Pkt. 5e.; oz. 15e,; 4 1b. 50c.; Ib. $1.75. 


LARCE WHITE CLOBE—By careful selection and cultivation we 
have developed this handsomest of all white varieties until it is second 
to none as a good keeper. Yiclds abundantly, producing very hand- 
some large, pure white, globe-shaped bulbs; flesh firm, fine grained, 
ot mild flavor. and is in many respects superior to the ordinary Silver 
Skin Onion. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 15¢.; 4 1b , 50¢ ; lb., $1.85. 


TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—ONIONS. 4] 


_—aie 


PRIZE TAKER—This is the large, beautiful Spanish variety sold 
in the fruit stores and in the markets of all large cities. They are of 
enormous size, averaging from 14 to 16 inches in circumference. Al- 


MAMMOTH SILVER KINC—Of attractive shape, with silvery- 
white skin and flesh of a most agreeable mild flavor. It matures 


quite early and reaches a much larger size than any other of the flat 
white varieties, frequently measuring twenty inches in circumference 
and weighing from three to five pounds when well grown. They must 
be sown thinly to produce large onions. We have sold this onion for 
ten years, and do not hesitate to recommend it as one that is sure to 
please the grower. TRUE AMERICAN GROWN SEED. Pkt., 10c.; 


though of such great size, it is very hardy, and a good winter keeper. 
The outside skin is of a rich yellow color, while the flesh is white, 
sweet and tender. They bottom well, are free from stiff necks, and 
have produced more bushels of marketable onions to the acre than any 
other variety known in America. In market it attracts attention, and 


sells readily at advanced price’ TRUE AMERICAN GROWN SEED. 


0z., 15¢,; 4 1b., 50c.; 1b}, $1.90. 
Beware of Foreign Grown Seed of above Varieties, It does not Compare with Our Home Grown Stock in Purity, ete. 
Extra Early Red—A good medium sized, flat TEREE TN PIISTOMERS | Southport Large Yellow Clobe—Very large, 

; FREE 10 CUSTOMERS, 


Pkt., 10c.; 0z., 15¢.; 14 1b., 50c.; Ib., $1.60. 


variety, very uniform in shape; smaller than Red fine color, and keeps well. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10¢.; 


Wethersfield, but about two weeks earlier; it is an > V4 Ib., 35e.; Ib., $1.25. 

abundant producer; good keeper: very desirable 

for early market, and good where seasons are short, 3 (10 cents to Others.) F Southport Large Red Clobe—lLarge and dis- 

on account of its rapid growth requiring a short 3 On application we will send tinct in form, being nearly globular. Pkt. 5c.; 

tee to mature it; grows a handsome shaped set when j full and complete instructions 0z., 10c.; % 1b., 35¢.; Ib., $1.25. 

planted very thick. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 35e.; 4 . ; 

oe dee HARON, BM rch tivacieth gine Nees ee RR eee 
ety air size; used extensively for set g - 

Yellow Dutch, or Strasburg —The well- 4 both by the ordinary method, § jing. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; % Ib., 25¢.; Ib., 90c. 
known flat, bright yellow onion; a good keeper; as well as by the New Trans= + ; , 2 ’ : 
later and larger than Danvers. Pkt.. 5c.; oz., 10ce.; planting System. Philadelphia Silverskin—A good white for set 


14 Ib., 25e.; Ib., 90c. 


OHIO YELLOW GLOBE ONIONS ON MUCK. 


Onto YELLOW GLoBE is by far the best strain of Yellow Onion for marsh or muck land crops, and is as good as any 
Yellow for other soils. Five years ago we ‘‘set our heads”’ on having the best colored and nearest up to regulation shape 
of this special type of Globes that it was possible to produce. By most careful selection of the bulbs, growing the seed 
on a farm separate from all other varieties of onion, and making every year a special personal selection of each and every 
bulb for type, color, etc., and growing them for seed stock for the next crop of seed onions on our trial farm near this city, 
we haye succeeded, not only to our own entire satisfaction, but to that of many of the largest, most critical and best 
posted onion producers in this country. 

One grower, whose crop was something ever 10,000 bushels the past season, writes us that two cars, grown from our 
Special Selected Ohio Globe Seed, were by far the finest ears shipped from their marsh this season, and acknowledged by 
all the growers as being the most uniform in shape, size and color, and the grower further stated that we would reap a 
great harvest in the sale of our seed in that locality. 

This speaks high praise for our Ohio Globes, because thousands of acres of onions have been annually grown on 
this marsh for the past ten years or more, and ‘‘crack strains’’ of Yellow Globes from every seedsman and onion seed 
specialist in the land have been given the most thorough tests by these expert growers. The onion growers located on 
this Marsh have come in from the many old onion-growing sections of the country, and their judgment of what constitutes 
a good onion is not to be questioned. For Description and Price see opposite page. 


3 Mares 5 growing. Pkt, 5c.; 0z.,15¢.; 4 1b., 50c.; lb., $1.75. 


SPECIAL PRICES on Onion Seed in any Quantity over what is here quoted will be promptly given on Request. 
We are SPECIAL AGENTS FOR PLANET JR. DRILLS AND CULTIVATORS. The Best Make for Onions. 


We offer SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to those wanting a Seed Drill or Cultivator in connection with Onion Seed. 
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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


SPANISH AND ITALIAN ONIONS. 


THE follow- 
ing varieties 
have been 
tested in all 
sections ofthe 
United States 
and have giv- 
en good satis- 
faction. We 
recommend 
them as very 
desirable for 
summer and 
autumn mar- 
kets, because 
they general- 
ly command 
ready sales at 
good prices, 
especially 
when grown 
by the trans- 
planting 
method: they 
are also valuable 
for the family gar- 
den. Large quanti- 
ties are grown 
South and shipped to north- 
ern markets, but as they are not good 
winter keepers we advise growers North 
who have not tested them to rely chiefly 
on the American Onions for their main 
crop. All Spanish and Italian varieties are sweet and mild flavored, 
more so than the American Onions, and are of very rapid growth. 

Extra Early Barletta—The very earliest onion in cultivation. 
When matured the tops die down, leaving beautiful and perfect little 
bulbs. The color is pure white, flavor mild and delicate. pertecrly 
adapted for pickling and table use, and makes a pretty bune onion, 
especially if grown by the transplanting method. Pkt, 5c.; 0z., 15c.; 
4 Yb., 40c.: 1b., $1.25: 

Round White Silver Skin—Uniformly small, round and hand- 
some, with an opaque white skin which does not turn green upon ex- 
posure to the sun. They are compact and hard, but at the same time 
erisp and brittle, making .them one of the best pickling onions ever 
introduced. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 16e.; 4%4 Ib-, 40c.; Ib., $1.5 

Neapolitan Maggiajola—(Italian May Onion)—A large, flat, 
beautiful, silve-white skinned variety; one of the earliest of all. Can, 
be sown in February or March and will mature a crop very early; orif 
sown in July the crop will be matured the same season. In the South 
the seed can be sown in autumn, and large onions gathered in March. 
Pkt., 5c.; 02z., 10c.; 441b., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. 

Mammoth Pompeii—: Red Garganus, Copper King)—A very fine 
variety. It has produced onions weighing four or five pounds each. 
The skin is a delicate red, flesh close grained and nearly white, and of 
very mild flavor. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20c.; 4 1b., 50c.; 1b., $1.50. 

Spanish King—Pkt., 5c.; 02z., 20e.; 14 1b., 50c.; lb., $1.75. 

alll White Queen— 
{ty A pure white,small 
| flatonion, 1 to2in. 
in diameter. Sown 
in early spring will 
ripeninJuly. Very 
mild flavored; ex- 
,, cellentfor pickling 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.; 
Mlb. 40c.; 1b. $1.25 

Red Victoria— 
Has a distinct 
oval shape; can be 
grown to weigh 2 
to 41bs. Skin dark 
red, flesh white or 
rose colored, mild 
and sweet. A good 
keeper. Pkt., 5c.; 
0z. 15¢.; 4 1b. 40c.; 
lb... $1.35. 

White Victoria—A beautiful, large round variety with silyer-white 
skin, but sometimes of a delicate light rose-color: flesh juicy, sweet, 
and milky white. Agoodkeeper. Pkt.5e.: oz. 15¢.; 4 Vb. 50c.; Ib. $1.75. 


Extra Early Pearl—(‘‘ Silver White 42tna,’’ ‘‘Bloomsdale’’)—A 
very fine and very early variety. The bulbs. when well grown, are 
large, round. flattened, with a delicate pure white skin; flesh very mild 
in flavor. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 15¢.; 4% Jb., 50c.; 1b., $1.75, 

Ciant White Italian Tripoli—‘E! Paso, or Large Mexican)—Of 
large size and most beautiful form, with fine whiteskin. Ifsown early 
in hotbed and transplanted, they grow enormous in size. Pkt., 5¢:: 
0z., 10¢.; 44 Jb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. 

Red Mammoth Tripoli—Similar in size and shape to Giant White 
Tripoli. Skin thin and of rich, blood-red color: flesh white, fine grained, 
mild and pleasant. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.,15c¢.: % Jb.. 30¢.: 1b., $1.10 

Ciant Rocea—Light brown skin. globular in form, flesh tender 
and mila. Tt will produce an immense onion from seed the first season. 
To attain the largest growth the smallest bulbs should be set out the 
next spring, when they will continue increasing in size instead of pro- 
ducing seed. Pkt., 5c.; 0z .10e.; 14 1b., 30c¢.: 1h. $1 00. 

Ciant White Rocca, or Silver Ball—Onc uf the handsomest, and 
sells readily in inarket at bigh prices. Flavor mild and delic- 
ious. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 15c¢.; 44 1b., 50c.; 1b., $1.75. 


EXTRA EARLY BARLETTA. 


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BERMUDA ISLAND ONIONS. 


Bermuda Island Red—(Teneriff)—A very early pale red onion, 


grown extensively in the Bermudas and southern part of the United | 


States for early shipping to northern markets. Grown in our climate, 
the bulbs are smaller, but mature early and retain much of the mild, 
sweet flavorof the imported ones. Pkt. 5c.: oz. 15¢.;241b. 50c.; Ib. $1.75_ 


Bermuda Island White—Mild flavored: white in color; other- 
wise same as red. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 14 1b., 60c.; Ib., $2.25- 


ONION SETS. 


Bottom Sets are produced by sowing the seed very thickly (40 
to 60 pounds to the acre) as early as the ground can be worked in the 
spring, in beds or broad drills, and notthinning out. Aboutthe middle 
of July, or whenever the tops die down, usually when about half an 
inch in diameter, they are pulled and allowed to remain on the ground 
a day or two, when the tops should be wrung off by hand, put into 
shallow trays or spread thinly in a dry loft; sets should be planted out 
as early in the spring as the ground is dry enough to work, in rows one 
foot apart, with sets two inches apart; the onions can be used in the 
green state in June and will ripen in July. 


Top Sets, or Buttons—‘‘Toppys’’—These produce the small elus- 
ters on the top of the stem, where seed is producedin the common 
kinds. These small ones are planted in the spring and the result is 
large onions, and these large ones, with one year’s growth, produce the 
clusters on top. 


Winter, Egyptian, or Perennial Tree—When once set out it 
grows for years without protection or care, exceptin keeping down the 
weeds. It starts so early in the spring that it is ready for use a lon 
time before any other onions can be had. Itismild-flavored, sweet an 
tender. They form no large bulbs, but divide and grow as many as fif- 
teen or twenty small onions in one bunch. Desirable for family use, 
and very profitable for market gardeners. 


POTATO ONIONS—Esteemed by many as the best for ‘early use; 
large size, mild, sweet flavor, yery early, and large producers; the small 
bulbs are planted in the spring and increase in size, aud the parent 
bulb, planted in the fall and spring, produce a quantity of small bulbs 
in a cluster, growing mostly on the top of the ground. 


WHITE MULTIPLIERS— Are of a pure silvery-white color, enor- 
mously productive, frequently producing as many as twenty bulbs in 
asingle cluster froma single bulb planted; of excellent quality and 
size for bunching green, or can be ripened for use as pickling Onions. 
Their keeping qualities are remarkable, but their most important qual- 
ity is their extreme earliness, being reaay for market three or four 
weeks ahead of other onion sets. 

ONION SET PRICES— Prices are based on the present market rates and 
are subject to change, according to the market, without notice. The market fiue- 
fuates very much, hence we do not care to make a fixed price. Lowést market 
prices on small or large quantities will be given on application at any time. At 
bushel, peck and half-peck prices the buyer pays the express or freight; at 
pint-and quart prices we pay the postage. 


Pint. Quart. l¥ Peck. Peck. Bushel 

Potato Onions... 4.20!) 222. 15¢ 25c. 50c. Jae. $2.50 
WhitesMnitiphicns:. se seamen 15¢ 50c. 90¢. 3.25 
Top Sets, or Buttons.............. 15¢ 50c¢ 7de. 2.50 
White Bottom Sets............... 15¢ 50c. 75e. 2.50 
Yellow Bottom Sets.............. 15ce. a 40c. 65c. 200 
REGIBOLLOMISGLS ene eEeeen een 15e. 25c. 45c. 75c. 250 
Egyptian Winter Sets... . Lbe.- — 25e: 25c. 40c. 1.25 
82 Bottom Sets and Potato Onions are sold by measure. White 


Multipliers, Button and Egyptian, by weight, 28 pounds for a bushel. 
|| Tf you want larger lots than quoted above, write us, and we will make | 
| you lowest market price at the time, for choice stock. 

| 835- We handle sets in large quantities. | 


OKRA, OR GUMBO. 


One of the most whole- 
some vegetables of the South 
The pods, when young, make 
a fine soup of themselves, or 
with other ingredients, and 
when pickled are a finesalad 
Plant seed after the ground 
is warm, thickly in drills 3 
feet apart, thinning to one 
foot. Make early and late 
sowing to secure supply 
throughout the season. No 
trouble to grow in any good 
garden soil. 


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White Velvet— Decid- 
edly the best variety. Dis- 
tinct in appearance ; unlike 
other varieties, pods are not 
ridged, but perfectly round, 
smooth, an attractive white 
velvety appearance, of supe- 
rior flavor and tenderness. 
Comparatively dwarf, of 
compact, branching growth; 
the extra large pods are pro- 
dueed in great abundance. 
Pkt... 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; ,34 lb., 
20c.: ib., 60c. 


WHITE VELVET OKRA. 


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SEEDS—PEPPER. AZ 


German— Pfeffer. 
[2 [2 French—Piement. 
@ Spanish—Piemento. 


MAMMOTH RUBY KING. 


should bestarted ina 
hot-bed orcold frame 


PEPPERS 


and transplanted about 
the. close of May in a 
sunny location, in rows 


about two feet apart each 
way. May also be sown 
in the open ground when 


all danger of frost is 
yassed, and the weather 
das become settled and 


the soil warm, and trans- 
plant as above when the 
plants are three or four 
inches high. Some very 
rich fertilizer stirred into 
the soil when the plants 
are about six inches high 
will be found very bene- 
ficial to the crop. One 
ounce of Seed for 1,500 
Plants. 


Mammoth Ruby King 
—Entitled to head the list. 
Of immense size ‘and the 
mildest of all varieties. 
Ordinarily they grow four 
to six inches long, by 
three to four inches thick 
When ripe they are of a 
beautiful. bright, ruby red 
color, and are always re- 
markably mild and pleas 
antto the taste. They can 
even be sliced and eaten 
with pepper and vinegar 
(like tomatoes or cucum- 
bers), and make a very 
pleasant and appetizing 
salad. The plant is of 
sturdy. bushy habit, and 
each plant produces from 
six tO twelve handsome fruits. They should not be grown near the 
hot varieties or they will partake of their fiery nature. Choice Seed— 
Pkt., 10¢7> % oz., 15¢.;_ 0z., 25e.; 4 1b., 7He:; Ib.,, $2.25 


CARDINAL 


PEPPER. 


Ciant Yellow King Mango—New Golden Pepper, an exact 
counterpart, except in color, of the famous Ruby King Pepper, which 
has so steadily gained in popular favor the past ten years. The bcau- 
tiful healthy plants aes handsome fruits. of n most attractive. 
bright yellow. The flavor is unsurpassed, exquisitely mild and pleas- 
ant. Pkt.,10c.; 4% 0z., 15¢.; 02z., 25c.; 4 1b.,'75e% 1b.; 82.75 


KALEIDOSCOPE 


PEPPER. 


Kaleidoscope—A novel and beautiful sort, haying long wavy 
branches, loaded with drooping fruit. From the time the peppers 
form until fully grown they are of a light yellowish cream color. 
When fully grown they commence to change color, first to a lovely 
canary yellow, then to a deep orange, then to rose or pink, and so on 
through different shades until they are an intense scarlet; a plant 
bearing hundreds of peppers showing six or eight distinct colors, is an 
object of great beauty. Grows freely in the garden or in pots. Its 
flavor is clear and sharp. Pkt., 5¢.; %o0z., 15¢.; 0z., 25¢.; 4 lb., 75¢e.; 
lb., $2.25. 


New Fancy Wrinkled—Excites admiration on account of their 
distinct and peculiar form and various colored fruits, deep orange, vivid 
scarlet, lemon yellow; a profuse bearer, flavor sharp. Pkt., 5c.; 4% 02., 
15c.; 0z., 25e:; 4% Ib., 75e. 

County Fair—Hard to equal in quality and productiveness. Its 
striking, handsome appearance at once arrests the eye, whether in the 
market or on the exhibition stand of an agricultural fair. Of medium 
size, very solid and ‘‘ meaty,’’ and of sweet, sprightly flavor. Pkt., 5e.; 
4 oz., 15¢.; 0z., 25c.; 4 Ib., 75e. 


Procopp’s Ciant—This new 
pepper family. 
scarlet color, and in flavor just hot enough to be pleasant. 
Vy az., 15¢.; 02., 25¢.; 4% 1lb., 75e. 


variety is the ‘‘Goliath’’ of the 
They grow uniformly to a very large size, of brilliant 
Pkt., 10c.; 


Celestial—A most useful pepper and one of the most beautiful 
plants in existence. The plant begins to set peppers early and contin- 
ules until frost, branching freely and bearing profusely. The pods are 
upright, conical in shape, and of a delicate creamy yellow, and when 
fully grown change to a vivid scarlet, making a plant striking beauty 
and oddity. Peppers are two to three inches long, sharp flavor, and 
superior for any of the uses to which pepper can be put. Pkt., 5e.; 
oz. 15¢.; 02., 25¢.; 44 1b., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. 


Orange Mammoth Sweet—A very large yellow sort, of fine 
shape, mild and excellent for mangoes. Pkt., 10¢.; 4% 0z., 20¢.; 02z., 
35¢e.; 4 lb., $1.00. 

Coiden Dawn—Productive and handsome yellow variety, almost 
exempt from fiery flavor. Not so large as Orange Mammoth. Pkt., 5c.; 
V4 oz., 15¢.; 0z.. 25¢.: 44 1b., 75¢e.;. lb., $2.25. 


Large Bell, or Bull Nose—An early variety of mild flavor; 
rind thick and fleshy. Pkt., 5¢.; %o0z., 15c.; 0z., 25¢c.; 14 lb., 75e.; 


Ib., $2.25; 
Large Sweet Mountain—Very large and excellent for mangoes. 
Pkt., 5¢.; % 0z., 15c.; 0z., 25c.; 4% 1b , 75c.; lb., $2.2 
Cayenne—For making Cayenne Pepper Sauce. 
used more than any other for making pepper sauce. 
15¢c.; 0z., 25¢c.5 % 1b., -75c.; Ib., $2:50. 


Small: pungent; 
Pkt., 5¢.; %_ 02., 


Long Red—Beautiful and productive, four inches long and an 
inch or 1nore in diameter; flesh thick and pungent. Pkt., 5c; 4% 0z., 
15c.; 0z.; 25c.; 4 Ib., 75e.; Ib., $2.25; 


Squash, or Tomoto Shape—Fruit large, round, flesh thick, and 
mild flavored. Pkt., 5¢.; %0z., 15c.; 02., 25¢,; % 1b., 75¢ 


Red Cluster—Its distinct and brilliant scarlet fruit is curiously 
crowded together in bunches or clusters at the top of each branch. A 
single plant bears hundreds of handsome, hot and pungent peppers. 
Its bright colored fruit ripens early and makes a charming contrast 
with its deep green leaves. Pkt., 5¢.; 44 0z., 15e.; 02., 25¢.; 4% lb., 75e. 


Cherry Red—Fruit small, round, color rich scarlet; very hot. 
Pkt,, 5¢.; 4% 0z., 15c.; 02., 25¢e.; 4 1b., 75e.; lb., $2.50. 


Red Chili—For making pepper sauce, ‘‘ hot as fire,’’ small and 
prolific. Pkt., 5¢.; 4% 0z., 15¢.; 02., 25¢.; 4% Ib., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. 


Coral Gem Bouquet—Its beautiful little pods of shining red are 
so thickly set as to give it the appearance of a bouquet of corals. A 
splendid sort for making pepper sauce, and makes a ready selling plant 
when grown in pots. Pkt., 5¢.: 4% 0z., 20¢.; 0z., 35¢.; 4 Ib., $1.00. 


Sweet Spanish—One of the largest and earliest varieties; flesh is 
sweet and mild. Pkt., 5c.; 4%0z., 15¢.; 0z., 25¢.; 4 1b., 75c.: lb., $2.50. 


Cardinal—A new pepper with long, curved, tapering pods, about 
two inches thick at the stem end; very sweet and tender, and exceed 
ingly handsome. Nothing equals it in depth, purity and brilliancy of 


color. It is worthy of cultivation for its beauty alone. Pkt., 5e.; 
% 0z., 15¢.; 02., 25¢.; 1% lb., 65e.; Ib., $2.25 

Colden Queen—This is a very beautiful and a large variety- 
Pkt., 10c.: 4% 02., 15¢.:\ gz... Qin % Ib. 76.:)b., $2.75 


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PUMPKINS are not so particular in regard to soil as melons or 

cucumbers, but in other respects are cultivated in 
# Similar manner, though on a larger scale. They are generally raised 
in fields of corn and potatoes, and may be planted with success in 
fields by themselves, in May or early June. in hills eight feet apart 
‘each way. One ounce for 15 hills; one pound for an acre. 

Genuine Mammoth or True Potiron—(See Cu/)—Also called 
King of Mammoths, Large Yellow Mammoth, Mammoth $50 Pumpkin, 
Jumbo Pumpkin. Form like an immense Nutmeg Melon with depress; 
ed ends, slightly ribbed and grows to immense size—three feet or more 
in diameter. Skin salmon-colored; flesh bright yellow; fine grained; 
wood quality. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 50c.; 1b., $1.50. 

Large Common Yellow Field (** Yankee Cow Pumpkin ”’)— 
Easily grown alone or in the corn; hardiest of all Pumpkins; good tor 
pies; splendid stock pumpkin. Pkt., 5c.; 02. 10¢.; 14 lb. 20ce.; lb. 40c. 

Tennessee Sweet Potato—FExcellent for pies; pear shaped; 
medium size; flesh and skin creamy white: fine grained; sweet and 
‘delicious; first-rate keeper. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; 14 1b., 25e.; lb., 75e. 

Large Sweet or Pie—Not so flat as Cheese, larger, very heavy, 
thick meated and sweet. More generally grown in Ohio than any 
other, both for feeding stock and table use. Skin dark orange. some- 
times mottled with green. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,10c.; 4% lb., 20c.; 1b., 50c. 

Mammoth Tours—A productive French variety, growing to an 
immense size, often weighing over 100 pounds. Grown for cattle and 
table use. Pkt., 5¢c.; 0z., 10c.; 144 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Black Sugar (Negro, or Nantucket Pie)—A good ‘‘ Pumpkin 
Pie”? Pumpkin. Oblong in shape, with ten or twelve prominent ridges 
from stem to blossom end; skin very dark green, almost black: flesh 
orange color. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 14.1b., 25c.; lb., 75c. 

Mammoth Etampes Bright Red—This giant variety grows to 
enormous size; a bright glossy red color; splendid to grow for stock 
and exhibition purposes. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 16¢c.; 4% 1b., 40c.; 1b., $1.25. 

Small Sugar—Very prolific; eight inches in diameter; deep orange 
yellow; fine grained; keeps well. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.;% lb., 20€.; 1b., 5Ve. 

Large Sweet Cheese—Fine for pies; flesh yellow; 
sweet; keeps well into winter, 


productive; 


German—Petersilie. Parsley is used 

Parsle French— Persil. for seasoning 
@® Spanish— Peregil- soups, meats, 

ete., for salads 


and garnishing, also for an ornamental border for the flower garden ; 
it succeeds best in a rich, mellow soil. As the seeds germinate very 
slowly, three or four weeks elapsing sometimes before it makes its ap- 
pearance, it should be sown early in the spring in rows one foot apart; 
sow thick and cover half an inch deep; finally thin to 5 or 6 inches in 
the rows or transplant and cut back frequently. For winter use pro- 
tect in a frame or light cellar. One ounce for 150 feet of drill. 

Fine Doubie Curled—A fine dwarf variety. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 
¥% |b., 20c.; 1b., 60e. 

Champion Moss Curled—Very beautifully crimped and curled. 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c : 44 1b , 20c.; Ib., 75c. 

Plain—The leaves are plain; it is hardier than the curled. 
Be.; 02z., 10c.; 4 1b., 20c.; lb., 50c. 

Extra Curled Emerald—Distinct from other varieties, being a 
lighter shade of green. The plant is dwarf, with leaves finely cut and 
curled. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; %4 Ib., 20c.; lb., 65c. 

Fern Leaved—Very beautiful; more like crested fern or moss than 
Parsley: grand for table decoration. Pkt. 5c.; 0z.10e ; 41b. 20c.; 1b. GOe. 

Hamburg, or Turnip-Rooted—A fleshy rooted kind; the roots 
are used for flavoring soups. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 14 1b , 20¢.: Ib.. 50c, 


Pkt., 


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Pumpkins 
German—Aurbis Freneh—Courge. 
Spanish—Calabaza: 

Colden Oblong—(See Cut)—Outer color a rich golden-orange; 
almost as good a keeper for winter as the hard-shell squashes; the fruit, 
when young, is dark green and changes to a rich golden-yellow; flesh 
yellow, very rich, and fine quality; pronounced by loyers of pumpkin 
pies the very best, Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; % 1b., 25e.; lb , THe. 

Japanese Pie—Crook-necked variety with extremely small seed 
cavity; nearly all solid meat: quality extra fine. Seeds distinct in ap- 
pearance, being curiously sculptured in the manner of Chinese letters. 
Productive; ripens early; medium size; good keeper. lWasily cut and 
dried like apples, and makes excellent pies or sauce for winter use. 
Pkt., 5¢.; oz, 10c.:44% Ib., 25c.; lb., 75c. 


Parsnip 


German— Pastinake. 
French— Panais. 
Spanish—Pastinaca. 


Sow as early in the spring 
as the weather will admit, in 
drills fifteen inches apart and 
half an inch deep, in rich, 
well manured ground, weli 
dug. Cultivate similar to Car- 
rots, and thin out to 6 inches 
apart inthe rows. The roots 
improve by leaying them in 
the ground over winter, se- 
curing enough in pits or the 
cellar forimmediate use. One 
ounce to 200 feet of drill, 5 
or 6 pounds for an acre. 


LARCE SUGAR OR 
HOLLOW CROWN — (Im- 
proved Cuernsey)—The best 
variety in cultivation for gen- 
eral use, roots intermediate 
in length, white, smooth, su- 
gary; excellent flavor; easily 
harvested. Pkt. 5e.: 0z. 10c.; 
V4 |b., 20c.:; lb., 50c. 

Long White Dutch— 
Roots very long and smooth; 
hardy and keeps through win- 
ter without protection. Pkt., 
5c.) 1 0Z/, 100s; “134 Ib:, 20c.; 
lb., 50c. 

Maltese Half - Long — 
Shorter than Hollow Crown; 
better for shallow ground. 
Pkt.,' 5¢e.; oz., 10¢e.; .4 Ib., 
20c.; Ib., GOc. 


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We pay the postage at the prices 
quoted on quarts, pints and packets. If > 
t= to go by express at the buyer's expense 4 - 
) . 15 cents from the quart or 8 cents from is 
German-Frbse. French-Pois. the pint prices may be deducted. 
Spanish-Guisante. we 


UD re mature earlier in a 
light, rich soil; for a gen- 
eral crop, a rich, deep loam, 
or inclining to clay, would be 
best. They tbrive better if the 
ground has been manured for 
a previous crop, but if the 
ground is poor and requires 
manuring, use well rotted 
manure; for the dwarf varie- 
ties you can hardly make the 
soil too rich. When grown 
for a market crop they are 
seldom staked or brushed, but 
are sown in single rows one 
inch apart and 3 to 5 inches 
deep, the depth depending on 
the time of sowing nature of 
soil as well as variety. Rows 
should be from 2% to 3% feet 
apart according to variety, 
soil and manner of culture de- 
sired. When grown in gardens 
it is best to sow in double 
rows, 6 or 8 inches apart, the 
tall ones requiring brush, 
which is etvck in between the ™ 

rows. Commence sowing early varieties as early as 
the ground can be worked in the spring, and con- 
tinue for a succession every two weeks up to June, 
discontinuing until the middle of July, when agood 
crop can usually be secured by sowing the extra ear- 
ly and early sorts. Ivis best to make late planting 
on sandy soil as there is some danger of mildew at 


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New Ju 


THe NO PEA. 


One of the best main crop wrinkled 


this season when planted on heavy land. They ; Peas of its class, to-day, It has a stout, 
should be kept clean with the cultivator or hoe, and PODS OF THE JUNO. robust vine and straight, heavy, square 
earthed up twice during growth. Wrinkled varieties pods, usually borne in pairs. The pods 


are not xs hardy as the small, hard sorts, and if planted early should are very thick, broad-backed and filled from the stem to the tips with 
have dry soil and not planted deep or they are liable to rot in the seven to nine sweet, delicious, dark green peas of immense size; 


ground; they are, however. the sweetest and best flavored varieties. height two feet, season from medium early to main crop. Pkt., 10c.; 
One quart sows 80 feet of drill. Two or three bushels to the acre. pt., 25¢.; qt., 45¢.; pk., $1.40; bus., $5.25. 


Pride of the Market—Has a stiff vine of medinm height, bearing at the 
top, generally in pairs, a good crop of dark green pods well filled with large peas \ 
of good flavor; season medium. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25¢.; qt., 45¢.; pk., $1.50; 
bus., $5.50. 


Stratagem—Half dwarf; green wrinkled; vigorous, branching habit: 
under favorable conditions an enormous cropper. Pods long, filled with from 
seven to nine extra large peas; season medium late. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 45c.; 
pk., $1.50; bus., $5.00. 


Telegraph—(Long Island Mammoth)—A strong grower, producing large 
pods, filled with big peas, which, when cooked, are of a deep green color, and of 
very fine flavor. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt.. 40e.; pk., $1.25; bus., $4.50. 

Sanders’ Marrow—A tall, late and immense cropping variety. The pods 
are produced in pairs, and are well filled with large, wrinkled peas; the largest of 
any; quality sweet and delicious. Pkt., 10e.; pt., 20c.; qt., 40¢e.; pk., $1.50; 
bus., $5.50. 

Duke of Albany—One of the very largest and best grown. Handsome, large, 
well filled pods, borne in great profusion. Pkt., 10e.; pt., 25¢.; qt., 45c.; 
pk., $1.50; bus., $5.50. 

Abundance—A second early, and one of the best half dwarf, 15 to 18 inches 
high; pods large, containing six to eight wrinkled peas of excellent quality. 
Sow seed thin, six inches is the proper distance, as it Fae aremarkable tendency 
to branch. Pkt., 10c¢.; pt., 20¢.; qt., 40c.; pk., $1.20; bus., $4.25. 


WILLIAM HURST—It is one of the hardiest, most prolific, and best varieties 
of first early dwarf wrinkled peas we have ever seen: it is ready for the table as 
early as the American Wonder, and is much more productive; grows stocky, 8 to 12 
inches high, with abundant foliage, of a rich, dark green color. The scimiter- 
shaped pods average three inches long, and are well filled with large peas, each 
pod containing six to eight. so closely packed that the peas are flattened against 
each other. Quality the best; rich, sugary and delicious in flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 
pt., 25c.; qt., 45c.; pk., $1.60; bus., $5.50. 

Alaska—This beautiful blue market pea has become a standard variety, and 
is the earliest of all blue peas; twenty inches high: very uniform, maturing the 
crop for one picking; of excellent quality, and retaining its desirable color after 
cooking. Pkt., 10c.; pt.. 20c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $1.00; bus., $3.75. 


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PACKETS of PEAS or BEANS, put up to sell at 5c. postpaid 
are “TOO SMALL FOR ANY USE,” we therefore put up 


liberal sized packets at 10c., postpaid. We prefer to please our 
customers rather than disappoint them, 


SUDDEN D DDD DDD. 


PACKETS DOUBLE THE SIZE. LARGE PACKETS, LIVINGSTON’S AHEAD. 


Mrs. J. Leavengood, Mound, Ohio, April 9, 1896, writes: ‘I J. H. Billingsley, Hedges, Ohio, March 3, 1896, writes: ‘‘I 
have been using your seeds for some years, found them true and reliable. send you my sizth order for garden seeds, can say that for superior seeds 
Packets large size, about DOUBLE THE SIZE OF THE ORDINARY.”’ and LARGE PACKETS Livingston's are at the head.” 


46 A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


IIVINGSTONS ~ 


FIRST IN MARKET PEAS. 


ivi , i j Several years ago, when 
Livingston's First in Market Pea. we introduced this vari- 
ety, the name was chosen because it was an appropriate one for this, the 
earliest of all the very early peas. It means first peas in market and first 
money to every one who grows from this stock for market purposes, and 
the farmer who plants it is sure of the first mess of green peas in his 
neighborhood. It is very profitable for the gardener and shipper be- 
cause it is very early, ripens uniformly, so that all the pods may be picked 
within seven weeks from the time of planting, and that at one picking. 
No brush or other support is required, as they seldom, under any circum- 
stances, grow to exceed 20 inches in height. The pods are handsome, 
straight, and full of medium sized round peas of first-rate quality, and it 
is immensely productive for so early a variety. We have been carefully 
looking into the real early pea subject and testing the various “strains” 
and ‘‘brands’’ on the market for years, until we are convinced, as well 
as our customers who have given them a trial, that First in Market 
leads all. Price By Maru (postpaid), pkt., 10c., pt., 20c.; qt., 40¢.; 2 qts., 
75c. By Express or FREIGHT (not paid), 4+ qts., 65¢.; pk., 51.20; bu., $4.00. 


’ 7 This is a fine new Extra Early Dwarf Green 
Nott S Excelsior Pea. Wrinkled Pea. In earliness it equnle American 
Wonder; in height, about 15 inches; in quality equal to Premium Gem, and as a crop- 
per it excels either. In a comparative test, with above side by side, the Nott’s Excel- 
sior yielded one-quarter more pods by measure. and by weight one-third more, which 
shows donee that the pods of Nott’s Excelsior are more compactly filled with 
peas; a great yielder, because it can be planted so much closer than tall-growing sorts. 
On good soil we think it would out-yield Champion nearly two to one. Ourstock was 
grown from seed stock direct from Mr. Nott. PRICE BY MAIL (post paid), pkt., 10¢.; pt., 25e.; 
qt., 45c. By EXPRESS OR FREIGHT (not paid), 4 qts., $1.00; pk., $1.75; ba., $6.00, 

AMERICAN WONDER—The leading dwarf pea in point of earliness, productive- 
ness, flavor and quality. Of dwarf and robust habit, growing about ten inches high, 
and produces a profusion of good-sized, well-filled pods fairly packed with the finest 
flavored peas. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 45c.; pk., $1.40; bu., $5.00. 

American Champiogn—One of the earliest of all; productive, and its flavor and 
, quality closely approaching that of the well-known Champion of England. The pons 

are extremely large, produced in pairs, and are well filled; each pod contains from 
nine to twelve large, fine peas. A tall growing sort of branching habit, and should be 


planted thin. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 45c.; pk., $1.50; bu., $5.50. 

Champion of England—A universal favorite and admitted to be one of the best 
peas grown; delicious flavor, profuse bearer of large pods filled well with large, green 
wrinkled peas; four feet high. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $1.00; bu., $3.50. 
Extra Early Premium GCem—Very fine dwarf Pea of Little Gem type, on which it is a de- 
cided improvement; larger pods and more productive. Profitable early wrinkled pea for market 
gardeners, and for family use there is none better. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $1.10; 
bu.; $4.00. 

Dwarf Tom Thumb—Dwarf, about nine inches tall, and maturing about the time of Ameri- 
can Wonder. Can be planted very close. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 25¢.; qt. 40c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.25. 

McLean’s Little Gem—A gem indeed. Dwarf green wrinkled variety, twelve to fourteen 
inches high; prolific; very superior flavor. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $1.20; 
bu., $4.25. 

McLean’s Advancer—About the best second early on the list. A green, wrinkled variety, 
about 2% feet high; long pods, abundantly produced and well filled to the end. Pkt., 10c.; 
pt., 20c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $1.10; bu., $3.75. 

Blue Beauty—Its distinctive feature is its unusually regular habit of growth. Height, 1% 
feet. It isa blue round pea, and is nearly as early as American Wonder. Pods of good size, 
borne in great profusion, and well filled. In quality and flavor cannot be surpassed. Pkt., 10c.; 
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR PEA. pt., 25c.; qt., 45¢c.; pk., $1.25; bu., $4.00. 


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SHROPSHIRE HERO. 


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The True Telephone is a great favor- 
ite with Marketmen, 


Green wrinkled; height 33 feet ; 
productive; pods unusually large, 
elegant shape, slightly curved, and 
well filled with peas of large sizeand 
Pkt., 10c.;, pt. ;.20c.; 
qt., 45c.; pk., $1.50; bus., $5.00. 


M. A. Annom, West Middletown, Pa., 
““T must say that your Heroine 
Pea is, without doubt, the best Pea Lever 
Other seeds give satisfaction.”’ 


SHROPSHIRE HERO—One of the most valuable new peas of re- 
cent years. It is a second-early large wrinkled pea, a robust grower like 
Stratagem, two to three feet in height, producing its large pods in 
abundance. The pods are very large cua extra well tilled. averaging 
seven and often contains eight or ten sine large peas of exquisite flavor. 
This pea has already become a favorite with marketmen. Pkt., 5c.; 
¥% pt., 15c.; pt., 25¢.; qt., 45c.; pk., $1 40; bus., $4.75. 


Everbearing—A variety maturing soon after the Premium Gem, 
and continuing a long time in bearing. Vine stout, about eighteen 
inches high, bearing at the top six to ten broad pods. Peas wrinkled, 
large, cook quickly, and very tender; superior flavor. Pkt., 10c.; 
pt., 20c.; qt., 40c.; pk., $1.20; bus., $4.00. 


Horsford’s Market Carden— 4 fine second-early for family gar- 
dens, coming in about with the Advancer. Vines two feet high and 
very regular Most prolific bearer, out-yielding all for height of vine; pods 
medium size, numerous and well filled with peas of finest flavor. A 
green wrinkled variety which is fast coming into general favor on ac- 
count of its productiveness and general good qualities. Pkt., 10c.; 
pt., 20c.; qt., 40e.; pk , $1.20; hus , $4.25. 


White Marrowfat—One of the oldest varieties in cultivation, 
and a favorite market sort; about four feet high, and well filled with 
very large pods. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; pk., 75¢.; bus., $2.50. 

Back-Eyed Marrowfat—Similar to White Marrowifat in all 
points except that it has a dark eye. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 30c.; 
pk., 75c.; bus., $2.50. 


SUGAR OR EDIBLE PODDED PEAS. 


All edible podded varieties are used either shelled or cooked in the 
pods like string beans, and, when young, are very tender and sweet. 

Melting Sugar—This new variety grows to the height of five feet, 
bears a profusion of very large, broad, handsome, light green (nearly 
white) pods which are generally found in pairs-and are so brittle that 
they snap without any strings. Sweet and tender; cooked like wax 
beans. Pkt., 10c.; pt., 30c.; qt., 55¢.; pk., $1.75; bus., $6.00. 

Dwarf Sugar—(Gray Seeded)—Grows about two feet high; pro- 
ductive; | seeds large and shriveled; pods broad, flat, crooked, and 
contain five or six peas. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 40c. 

Tall Sugar—Tall; productive. Pkt., 5c.; pt., 20c.; qt., 35e. 


HEROINE—Is a medium early green wrinkled pea, and grows uni- 
formly two to two and one-half feet high, comes in between Advancer 
and Champion of England, and bears a profusion of large, long, 
slightly curved, pointed pods; contains from nine to ten large peas of 
finest quality. Destined to eclipse Stratagem’and Pride of the Market 
for market purposes, and being nearly as early as Advancer, will also be 
more desirable than that well-known variety. An immense cropper, 
yields double the quantity ordinary varieties do. Pkt., 10c.; % pt., 
15c.; pt., 25c.; qt., 45¢.; pk., $1.25.; bus., $4.75. 


We can supply the following well-known varieties at the uniform 
orice of 10c. per packet, 25c. per_ pint, 45c, per quart: Blue Peter, 
lue Imperial, Yorkshire Hero, Forty-Fold, Dan’! O’Rourke, Lax- 
ton’s Alpha, Landreth’s Extra Early, Kentish Invicta, Paragon, 
Fillbasket, First and Best, {9@F-PRICES BY THE BUSHEL, ETC., 
ON APPLICATION. 


' FIELD PEAS. 
USED FOR FIELD CULTURE ONLY-—By Express or Freight 
—bushel, $1.25; peck, 40c. By Mail—postpaid—Quart, 30c.; pint, 
20c.; packet, 5c. Special Prices on any quantity overa bushel. The 


market is subject to fluctuation, and we prefer to quote rather than 
make a fixed price. 


German—Rhubarber. 
R r French—Rhubarbe. 
@ Spanish—Ruwidbarbo Bastardo, 


Pie Plant—Wine Plant—A deep, rich soil is best for Rhubarb. 
Sow early in drills, eighteen inches apart and one inch deep; the 
spring following, transplant, allowing each plant at least two feet 
square; each fall muleh with manure. One ounce makes about 600 
plants. 

Victoria—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15¢.; 4% 1b., 40ce.; 1b., $1.25 


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Linnaeus—Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 15c.;.34 1b., 40e.; lb., $1.25. 


RHUBARB ROOTS. 
By Mail (postpaid), each, 25c.; 4 for 75c.; 6 for $1.00. 
(not paid), each, 10c.; dozen, $1.00. 
We make a specialty of growing the Roots and will make Specim 
Prices in any Quantity on Application. 


By Express, 


OUR NEW GIANT PODDED SUGAR PEA—See Novelties and Third Page of Cover. 


48 A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


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. Garman—leiin All the varieties thrive best in light, sandy loam. For early use sow in hot-bed in Feb- — 

RG Cha Radis, ruary, giving plenty of ventilation, or outside in drills as soon as the soil can be gotten: 

Spanish—Rabano, 2 order, covering the seed about half an inch deep. Sow every two weeks from March. _ 

t to September for a succession. They must grow rapidly to be Crisp, mild and tender. 1 

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Livingston’s Pearl Forcing—Is a cross between Wood’s Early Frame and White Stras- 

burg—what might be called half-stump rooted. The color is pearl-white with the waxy ap- 
yearance; the texture is very firm and solid; they remain in eatable condition fully two weeks 
efore they show signs of going to seed, and do not become woody. If growu properly they 

have a smaller top in forcing than when grown in the open field. . All things considered, we 

prorounce it absolutely the very best general purpose White Market Radish in existence. Pkt.; 
2; 0z., 10¢.; 44 1b., 30e.; 1b., $1.00. 

Philadelphia White Box--Its points of superiority are short top, rapid growth, perfect 
turnip shape, extra fine quality. and showing but little disposition to become pithy, remaining 
solid and juicy for sometime after fully grown: especially fitted for growing under glass in 
frames. Owing to very few leaves it can be sown thickly. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 lb., 20e.; lb., 65e. 

COLDEN DRESDEN —We recommend it alike for family garden and for mar- 
ket as one of the most valuable and quick growing radishes. Tops very scant, and 
admit of closest planting. It is perfectly round, smooth and very attractive, light. 
golden-brown skin. The flesh is crisp, white, ques and oi finest flavor. Market 
gardeners can grow this new radish in the garden or force it, and depend upon & 
remarkably perfect, early, uniform crop. Pkt., 5c.; 02.,10c.; 441b , 30c.; 1b., $1.00 

Brightest Long Scarlet—(‘* Cardinal White Tipped*’)—A new sort; re- 
sembles Barly Long Scarlet in shape and size. Extraordinarily early, being fit for 
use in 24 days aftersowing. Itis the brightestscurlet we have ever seen in a radish; 
tips white; rapid seller on market. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 2Uc.; lb , 7Oc. 

_ Giant White Stuttgart—A favorite German radish; grows quick, of large 
size: in shape like a large top; flesh and skin white; fine quality; firm and brittle; 
never pithy; can be stored for winter. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 20c.; lb., GOc. 

Early Fire Ball—Pretty little fire-red round radish; small tap-root; smal! top; 
preferred by many for early forcing. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 7Oc. 

Colden Clobe—Perfect globe-shape and golden colored skin; quick growth; 
tender and brittle. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Yellow Summer Turnip—Grows to perfection in the hottest weather. Pkt.,. 
5c.; 0z., 10¢c.; 4% 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Gray Summer Turnip—A heat resister. Pkt.,5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4% 1b., 20e.; 1b., 60c. 

Rosy Cem—One of the earliest: perfectly globular; color rich deep scarlet at 
top, blending into pure white at the bottom; exceedingly tender and crisp; de- 
licious; desirable for market or home garden. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 Ib. ,20e.; 1b.. 70c. 

Early Scarlet Clobe—One of the earliest and best sorts for forcing; its color is: 
very handsome; flavor mild; crisp and juicy; stands a great amount of heat with- 
out becoming pithy; good for garden culture. Pkt., 5c.;0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 25e.; lb., 75c. 

LIVINCSTON’S RADISH MIXTURE—A mixture of over 20 choice varieties 
of early, medium and late radishes. You will certuinly haye radishes all summer, 


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QUPPED 
~ Earlist Carmine, Olive-Shaped—The ear- 
liest forcing radish known. Succeeds in the open 
round, and takes only 20 to 22 days to form. 
kt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; % lb., 25c.; 1b., 75e. 

White Olive-Shaped—When grown from 
true seed, the root is very handsome, regular, 
olive-shaped, and a fresh, pure white: crisp and 
tender. Pie, 5c.; 0z., 10e.; 44 1b., 20e.; 1b., 60c. 

Early Scarlet Turnip—Very early; in great demand for home use. 
Small, round, with short top. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 1b., 20c.; lb. 60c. 

Scarlet Turnip, White Tip—Handsome bright searlet color, with white 
tip. Many gardeners make a sowing of it every two weeks all summer; its fine ap- 
pearance attracts customers; quality always pleases. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 1% Ib., 
20¢.; Ib., 60c. 

Early White Turnip—Pure white in color; with a small top. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10e.; V4 lb., 20¢.; lb., 60c. 


Large White Summer Turnip—The market gardeners’ favorite. Round, smooth, and very white; 
crisp and tender. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 10¢.; 4% 1b., 20¢.; lb., 60e. 

CHARTIER—(Scarlet, White Tip)—A distinct, exceedingly handsome and attractive sort. Color of | 
the top is scarlet-rose, shading into pure waxy-white at the tip. Attainsa very large size before it be- } 
comes unfit for the table; undoubtedly the best All Seasons radish for the open ground. Ready for 
use Or market nearly as early as Long Scarlet Short Top, and keeps crisp and tender for two months. | 
Planted late it makes a good winter keeper. Pkt., 5e., 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 20c.; lb., 6Oc. 

Chartier Long White—(Nonpareil)—Derived from the preceding, and in all respects similar, only 
that the color is pure white. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb., 30c.; lb., $1.00. 

French Breakfast—Aa variety of quick growth. Very mild and tender; one of the best for fore- 
ing; oval form, scarlet, tipped with white. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Wood’s Early Frame—Ten days earlier than the Long Scarlet, which it resembles; an excellent 
variety forforcing. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4 1b., 20c.; lb., 55¢e. 

White Strasburg—The roots are of handsome, oblong, tapering shape; both skin and flesh are 
pure white; the flesh is firm, brittle and tender, and possessing the most desirable character of retaining 
its crispness, even when the roots are old and large. It is excellent for summer use, as it withstands 
severe heat and grows very quickly. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 14 1b., 20c.; lb., 60c. 

Early Long Scarlet Short Top—An admirable sort for forcing; also the leading out-door quick 
growing variety, both for private and market gardens the country over; grown in rich, light soil, its 
average length is about eight inches: grows half out of ground, straight, uniform in color, brittle and 
crisp; small tops; bright scarlet. Pkt., 5c.; 02:, 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

White Lady Finger—(Long White Vienna)—Finest Long White Radish in cultivation. Beautiful 
shape; skin and flesh pure white; crisp; rapid grower. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 lb., 20c.; Ib., 60. 

Non Plus Ultra—(Deep Scarlet Forcing Turnip)—The earliest forcing radish in cultivation. Roots | 
small, round, deep rich scarlet; crisp. tender, white flesh. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 44 lb.; 20c.; Ib., 65c. 


; WINTER VARIE | TE Sown in summer and used in the fall, or put away same as tur 
* nips. For winter use store in the cellar, or in pits with turnips. 

WHITE CHINESE—(New Celestial)—A large, stump rooted radish with white skin and flesh. Can 
be sown from July Ist to August 15th and will keep all winter in prime condition. Mild in flavor, brit- 
tle and never woody like some winter varieties. n33-Market Gardeners will find this a splendid seller and 
those who secure it first will make some money out of it. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; %41b., 30c.; 1b,, 90ce. 

Chinese Rose—(Scarlet China)—A bright rose-colored winter variety, of excellent quality; certain- 4 
ly one of the best, and would be grown generally by radish growers if better known. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 
10¢.; 4 lb., 25c.; lb., 75c. 

California Mammoth White—Grown extensively by Chinese in California; 
8 to 12 long, 2 to 3 inches in diameter; white; solid; good flavor. Pkt., 5¢c.; 0z., 
10c.; 14 1b., 25c.; 1b., 75c. 

Long Black Spanish—Grows 6to8 - 
oz., 10¢.; % I|b., 


Round Black Spanish ~ = 
—Like the above except in 
shape. Pkt., 5c.: oz., 10c.; 
% lb., 20e.; 1b., 60c. 


through at the top; 
skin black; flesh § 
white and of firm 
texture. Pkt.,5c., 


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SPECIAL PRICES GIVEN ON LARGER QUANTITIES OF RADISH SEED ON APPLICATION. 


S=aza NOVELTY LIST ror NEW CINCINNATI MAREET RADISEL 


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Squashes should not be planted until all danger from frost is past, but get in the winter kinds as soon as 


possible, in order that they may mature. Plant in hills five feet apart for bush varieties, and six or eight 
feet for running varieties, putting six or eight seeds to the hill, finally leaving but three plants. One 
@ ounce of the Bush yarieties for 40 hills, or of the large-seeded kinds, 15 hills; two to three pounds 


of the Bush, and three to four pounds of the large-seeded for an acre. 


LIVINGSTON’S IMPROVED CUSHAW—This is the genuine Cushaw of 
“ve olden time,” and is a great favorite where known. It is very beautiful in 
appearance, being a distinct mottled green and white striped. The flesh is 
yellow, solid, fine grained, very sweet, and excellent for pies; also good for 
baking. In weight they average about 15 lbs., but on good rich soil 30-lb. 
specimens are common, and even 35 and 40 pounders are found. They are 
hardy, and bugs seldom eat them, especially when other varieties are near. 
Can be grown among corn, same as pumpkins, and yield a good crop, but the 
better way is to grow them eoneatcly on good, rich soil, in hills 10 to 15 feet 
apart each way. This variety sells well on market and should be in the hands 
of every market gardener. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4% 1b., 25c.; Ib., 80e. 

DELICATE—For both summer and winter use. Sweet and rich. Won- 
derfully prolific. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 4% 1b., 25c.; 1b., 90c. 

White Bush Scallop—(‘‘Patty Pan,’’ ‘‘Cymbling’')—The well-known 
summer squash; very productive; pure white; to be used when young and 
tender. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; 1b., 50c. : 

Mammoth White Bush Scallop—An excellent large strain, earlier 
than the common stock, creamy white and averaging double in size; a prolific 
- bearer; a splendid variety:for market, and the best of all for Southern ship- 
VINGSTON’S IMPROVED CUSHAW. pers. Pkt., 5e.: 0z., 10c.; 1% lb., 20c.; 1b.. 60c. 

Extra Large Colden Bush Scallop—Decidedly the best strain of yellow scallop. 
It has been selected and grown for years until it has doubled in size, and, at the same 
time, lost none of the other good points, such as earliness, quality and productiveness. 
Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 14 Ib.. 25¢.; lb., 75c. 

Perfect Gem—Excellent, both as a summer and winter squash; bears a great num- 
ber of small squashes; nearly round; slightly ribbed; skin smooth; creamy white; fine 
grained. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 4% lb., 20c.; lb., 6Oc. 

Ciant Bush Summer Crookneck—A beautiful bright yellow, larger than the or- 
™ dinary Sommer Crookneck, more warty, and several days earlier: bears all summer, and 
feos COmMmands good prices; very desirable for market or private gardens. Pkt., 5¢.; o0z., 
\ \ 10c.; 4 1b., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 
yi Colvin’s Orange Marrow—The skin has the appearance of a rough, dark-colored 
SY orange. In flavor it is fully up to the Hubbard. Quality excellent when matured, It is 
ready for market very early, and if the early squashes are picked the vines keep bearing 
until frost. Well ripened squashes weighing fifteen pounds have been grown in eight 
weeks. Itisagood keeper. Pkt., 5e.; 07., 10¢.; 4% lb., 20e.; Ib., 6Oc. 

Der Wing—A Chinese squash, and very distinet from any other. It has rathera hard 
and thick shell, which is almost covered with warts; the flesh is yellow, moderately 
thick, and sweet when cooked. Pkt., 5e.; 02., 10¢.; 4% lb., 25c.; 1b., 75e. 

—_. ~ Marb’ehead—Resembles the Hubbard, hut it is a Jitthe more elongated, and has an 
COLVIN’S ORANGE MARROW SQUASH. attractive light blue shell. Its sweet, dry and delicious flavor is remarkable. Yields and 
keeps equal to the Hubbard Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 44 lb., 25c.; lb., 75e. 


NEW EUREKA-—A First-class Farmer’s Squash, profitable to 
grow for feed as well as market purposes. The flesh is very thick and 
fine grained, and whether baked, steamed or boiled is of fine quality. 
The outside color is an attractive light grayish green. Its rough and 
uneven surface indicates its good qualities for the table. Weighs from 
twenty to twenty-five pounds, wonderfully prolific, a vigorous vine, 
producing two and three large sized fruits at consecutive joints. When 
well matured its shell becomes quite hard. but not enough so that 
stock cannot readily eat them. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 10c.; 1% lb. 20¢.; lb. 65e. 

FAXON—The characteristics of this new Squash are superb qual- 
ity, earliness, Jong keeping, variety of colors. shapes and sizes, superi- 
ority in sweetness and richness of flavor, without regard to size. In 
color it differs from all other squashes. When ripe some are pale yel- 
low with paler yellow stripes in hollows: others are green mottied. 
The flesh is deep orange-yellow. Has very small seed cavity. While 
uncooked it seems to have a hard shell, but after cooking there is 
practically none. It is sweet and dry, and excellent for pies. Pkt. 5c.; 
0z., 10¢.; 44 lb., 20c.; Ib., 65e. 


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Albert Scott, Le Mars, lowa, March 13, 1895, writes: “I have 
used your seeds for eight years and find them just as represented. I 
have received catalogues from other firms, but can say that I am 
entirely satisfied with LIVINGSTONS ’.”’ 


NEW SQUASH—GOLDEN HUBBARD. 


A sport from that old standard of excel- 
lence, the Hubbard; it is a perfect type of 
its parent, except in color, which is a bright 
deep orangé-yellow, exceedingly showy and 
attractive. Flesh deep golden-yellow, much 
richer in color than Hubbard, 
fine grained, cooks very dry, 
and of excellent flavor, Its 
keeping qualities are fully 
equal to, while in productive- 
ness it far excels the old vari- 
ety. Its superior keeping 
qualities, combined with its 
sweet, rich flavor, attractive 
color and shape, are bound 
to make ita popular fall and 
wiuter variety.  Pkt., 10c.; 
oz. 20¢.; % lb. 50ce.; Ib. $1.75. 


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~LIVINGSTON’'S PIE SQUASH. 


Introduced to the public by us seven years ago as ‘‘Pie Squash.’’ Some seedsmen insist 
on renaming this variety, calling it ‘‘ Pie Pumpkin,” ete., after it has been known for years 
as ‘‘Pie Squash.’’ These same seedsmen know that the Pumpkins and Squashes of to-day 
cannot be divided into two classes. We have always called it a Squash, inasmuch as the 
family from whom we first obtained our seed had always been in the habit of speaking of 
it as such. Whether Squash or Pumpkin, one thing is sure, it is far in advance of any 
Pumpkin in quality. The skin is similar to that of the golden russet apple. The flesh is 
yellow and very thick, making them appear almost solid. It is early, surprisingly product- 
ive and a willing and hardy grower. All in all, we call it the grandest thing out for pies. 
Its size and attractive appearance make it a ready seller on market. Pkt.,5.; 0z., 10c.; 14 lb.. 
30e.; 1b., $1.00. 


Mr. H. N. Smith, South Sunbury, Mass., writes: ‘‘I find the New Pie Squash to be a 
very early sort and of excellent quality for pies.” 


TRUE HUBBARD SQUASH—Serey considered the best Winter 

Squash grown; flesh dark yellow, 

fine grained, dry and sweet, (many say, ‘Good as sweet potatoes.’’) It boils and bakes dry, 

and if plenty of milk is added it will make an excellent pie. It has a very hard shell, is 

roductive, and will keep perfectly until spring, We offer a very carefully grown stock. 
kt., 5c.; 02., 10¢c.; 4 lb., 20¢.; 1b., 60c. 


Pike’s Peak or Sibley—Shell smooth, thin and of a pale green color; the flesh is thick, 
solid, deep orange color, very dry, fine grained and delicate flavor. Weighs from nine to 
eleven pounds, and are excellent keepers. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10¢.; 4 lb., 20c.; lb., 50. 


Boston Marrow—A popular fall and winter variety. A thin, bright orange skin; the 
flesh is a rich salmon yellow, fine grained, sweet and dry; very prolific; splendid pie and 
table squash; finds ready sale. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10c.; 44 lb., 20¢.; lb., 50c. 


Mammoth Chili—True Stock (‘‘ Jumbo ’’)—Largest of allsquashes. The outer color is 
arich orange yellow; smooth skin; flesh is very thick, bright yellow; keeps well through 
out the entire winter and spring; it is very productive, of fine shape and fair quality, and 
profitable for feeding stock. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 4 lb., 30e.; 1b., $1,00. 


ESSEX HYBRID—Ripens early: one of the finest grained, richest flavored, most prolific 
and sweetest of the squash family, and keeps till the following June. Flesh very rich orange 
color, dry and solid. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 4 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 60c. 


FORDHOOK—Oi convenient size for family use. The flesh is dry and sweet, and seems 
incapable of rotting; if placed in a cool, dry room, keeps in perfect condition throughout 
the winter and spring, until late in June. The thin, hard stem and roots, which are slim 
and hard, furnish absolutely no food for the squash borer. Maturing early, it is a sure crop- 
per and immensely productive. Skin thin and meat thick; seed cavity small. May be used 
at any stage of growth. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10c.; 4% Ib., 25ce.; lb., 75c. Fs 


a We can supply the well-known 5h: 
j Canada Winter Crookneck, Brazil Sugar, Pine Apple or White Turban, E 

American Turban, Cocoanut, Early Prolific Marrow, and Bay State. ; = 
a Each, Packet, 5c.; 0z., 10c.; } Ib., 25¢.; Ib., 75c. i TRUE MAMMOTE 


aha peh hannah hahbiied 


{ CHILI SQUASH. 


WV WV 9 VV Very yyy A few years ago we had a Chili Squash that 


Priscilla Baker, Sugartree Ridge, Ohio, March 22, 1895: “TI like your garden seed weighed 203 pounds. The largest one on record 
very much. Your Buckeye State Tomato is the best I ever raised. It cannot be beat. I that we knaw of, weighed 292 pounds. ‘Try 
can recommend your seeds to everyone. your hand”’ on a big one and report results. 


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A TRUE HUBBARD SQUASH. 


PLAS 


Chicago Warty Hubbard Squash, see Novelty Pages. € 


52 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, COLUMBUS, OHIO. : 


For spring use sow early in drills 
one foot apart, 


and for succession 
every two weeks; 
it grows thin 
out for use, keep- 
clear of 
weeds. For fall 
use sow in August; 
for winter use sow 
in September in 
well manured 
ground; mulch 
With straw on ap- 
proach of severe 
cold weather. 
One ounce for 
100 feet of drill; 
10 pounds for an 
acre in drills. 


as 


ing it 


ROUND SUMMER SPINACH. 


Round Summer—A standard sort with all Market Gardeners for 
early spring sowing; it stands the winter well, but is not quite so hardy 
as the Prickly; the leaves are large, thick and fleshy. Oz., 5c.; 4% lb., 


| 
| 


15ce.; |b., 35e. 

Prickly Seeded—The hardiest of all, therefore the best where the 
winters are severe. Oz., 5¢.; 4 1b., 15c.; 1b., 35e. 

Improved Thick Leaf—(Viroflay)—A decided improvement on 
Round Summer. Has very large, thick leaves of great substance. 
Oz., 5c.; 4% lb., 15c.; 1b., 35c. 

Curled-Leaved Savoy— (Norfolk, Bloomsdale)—The earliest va- 
riety; of upright growth; fine, large, tender savoyed leaved. Grows 
quick but will not stand long. Oz., 5e.; %4 1b., 15c.; Ib., 35e. 

New Zealand—Withstands heat and drouth and produces leaves 
in great abundance throughout the summer in the hottest climates, 
and where ordinary Spinach will not do well; should be started in 
heat and transplauted three feet apart each way, into light, rich soil. 
Pkt., 5c¢.; oz., 10¢.; #4.1b., 25c.; lb., 90c. Zs 

Long Standing—This is an improved strain; later in going to 
seed than any other; especially desirable for Market Gardeners. Oz., 
5c.; 4 lb., 15¢.; Ib., 35¢: 


For the spring crop sow White Model, 
the Extra Early Milan or the Early 
Flat Dutch in 14-inch drills and 
4 thin to six inches. For the fall and 
main crop from the middle of July to the last of August, in drills 
or broadcast, though much larger crops are obtained by drill 
culture. Land newly cleared, or old pasture ground well manured 
with thoroughly‘ rotted manure or other good fertilizer at time of 
sowing, will produce the best and sweetest Turnips. Always sow {li 
just before a rain if possible. The success of the crop depends |} 
upon a quick growth, especially in the start. One pound is 
sufficient to sow .an acre. 


Early White Model—(Snowball)—Handsomest and best white : 
turnips for the table. Medium size, round, pure white, and excel- 
lent flavor. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.; 4% lb., 25c.; Ib., 90e. 

Extra Early Milan—A new, early, very white variety, with 
purple top and strap leaf; mild and sweet; remains in good condi- 
tion foralong time. Pkt.. 5¢.; oz., 10c.; 44 Ib., 25c.; lb., 75c. 

Early Flat Dutch (or White Top Strap-Leaved)—A stand- 
ard variety; good size; pure white; small a with but few leaves; 
very sweet. Pkt., 5c.; 02z., 10c.; 4 1b., 20c.; lb., 50e. 

Early White Egg—An egg-shaped variety for spring or fall 
sowing; flesh white, firm, fine grained, mild and sweet.  Pkt., 
5e.; oz., 10c.; 1% lb., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 


Yellow Stone—One of the 
best yellow-fleshed varieties for 
table ase, and equally as good for 
feeding stock. Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 10c.; 
VY Ib., 20c.; 1b., 60c. 

Purple Top White Clobe— 
A variety of decided merit. Glob- 
ular shape, very handsome, and 
of superior quality, either for the 
table or stock. It is a heavy pro- 


ducer, early, of rapid growth, 
and an excellent keeper. Pkt., 
5C.5) 102.5, LOGS) (24 Ibs, 920c.; 1b. 


50ce. 

Yellow Clobe, or Amber— 
One of the best for general crop; 
fh) flesh firm and sweet; grows to a 
large size; excellent for table use 
or stock, and keeps well until late 
in the spring. Pkt., 5e.; oz., 10e.; 
Vy lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 

Colden Ball, or Orange 
Jelly—A rapid grower, of excel- 
lent flavor; globe-shaped; bright 
yellow color; good keeper an1 a superior table variety, or for stock. 
Pkt., 5c.; 02., 10¢.; 44 Ib., 20c.; Ib., 50e. 

Large White Clobe—A large, round. white turnip, with firm, 
sweet flesh. Pkt., 5¢.; 02z., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; Ib., 60c. 


YELLOW PURPLE TOP RUTA BAGA, 
. 


\ 


Salsify. 
(Vegetable Oyster.) 


When properly cooked it is a good substi- 
tute for oysters in taste and flavor, and is very 
In cooking, the roots are usual- 
ly boiled, or they can be mashed and made 
into fritters. It succeeds best in light, 
well enriched soil. If itis necessary to use 
manure, it should be very fine and well 
rotted. Sow early in drills eighteen inches 
apart, and two inches deep; fipally thin 
to four or five inches apart. The roots are 
perfectly hardy, and may remain out all 
winter. They are best after frost has 
touched them. 


nutritious. 


One ounce for fifty feet of drill. 


Long White — Pkt., 5c.; oz., 10c.; 
¥% 1b., 30c.; Ib, $1.00. 


Mammoth—(Sandwich Island)—Very 
large and superior variety. Mild and deli- 
cately flavored. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 15¢.: 4% Ib., 
40c.; lb., $1.25. 


Scorzonera—( Black Salsify )—Pkt.. 
0z., 15¢.; 44 1b., 50¢.; lbs, $1.75: 


OYSTER 


5c.; 


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EARLY WHITE FLAT DUTCH. 


PURPLE TOP STRAP LEAF. 


Long White, or Cow Horn—Grows very thickly, partly above 
ground: very productive; flesh white, fine grained, sweet and of 
excellent quality for family and Market Gardeners’ use. Pkt., 5c.; 
oz., 10c.; 44 1b., 20c.; lb., 50c. 


Purple Top Strap-Leaved—The well-known popular variety; 
either for family or market use: large size; white, purple above 
ground; flesh fine grained. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.. 10¢.; % lb., 20c.; }b., 50¢e. 


RUTA BAGA VARIETIES. 


The Ruta Baga varieties should be sown a month earlier than Tur- 
nips, as they require longer to mature. 


Improved American—(Purple Top)—Very hardy and produe- 
tive: flesh yellow, sweet and solid; good for stock or table use. Pkt., 
5¢c.: oz., 10c.; 4 1b., 20¢.; 1b., 50c. 


Skirving’s Purple Top—A first-rate variety; grows large, and is 
a good keeper. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 10c.; 4 Ib., 20¢.; Ib., 50e. 


White Russian (or Large White Ruta Baga)—Grows very large; 
excellent for table or stoek; flesh firm, white and solid; has a very 
rich and sweet flavor. The best keeper of any. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢.7 
4 1b., 20e.; 1b., 50e. 


Long Island Improved Purple Top—This is undoubtedly the 
finest variety of Purple Top Ruta Baga, and is twice the size of the 
ordinary stocks. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 10c.; % Ib., 20c.; 1b., 60e. 


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53 


Tomato. 


For very early fruit the seed should be sown in a hot-bed about 
the first week in March in drills five inches apart and half an inch 
deep. Later sowing may-be made until the last of April Sufficient 
plants fora small garden may be started by sowing a few seeds in a 
shallow box or flower pot and placing, in a window in the house. 
When the plants are three or four inches high they should be set out 
four or five inches apart in another hot-bed or cold-frame, or removed 
into small pots allowing a single plant to a pot. Expose to the air 
as much as possible to harden. Water freely at time of transplanting, 
and shelter from the sun a few days until the plants are established, 
‘Cultivate thoroughly as long as the vines will permit, but the last two 
or three workings shouldbe very shallow (surface cultivation) or the 
«<rop may be badly injured, especially if the cultivator is run too near 
the plants. Tomatoes will adaatt of training to stakes or trellises of 
various kinds, and the fruit is very much improved, not only in ap 
pearance but in quality. This mode of cultivation is quite common 
among gardeners who grow for early market. The usual method is to 
set one strong plant to a stake, using stakes 5 to 7 feet high, tying the 

lants up with wool or other strong, soft twine, yruning out quite 
reely as vines advance in growth. By adopting this method platrta 
may be set much closer than in the ordinary way. For fine, large 
Beep meus of high color and attractive appearance generally, grow the 
eclusters of fruitin paper sacks, as is commonly practiced by grape 
growers. The sacks should be put on when the tomatoes are about 
three-fourths grown. Some successful growers cut their plants back 
two or three days before setting in the open field, providing they 
have grown tod tall for easy bandling. 


About 2,000 plants from one ounce of seed is a safe estimate. 


For Complete and Extensive Instructions for Growing, Market- 
ing, Cooking and Other Valuable Information on the Tomato, see 
our NEW BOOK, 


‘Livingston and the Tomato,”’ 
Offered in the Book Department of this Catalogue. 


LIVINGSTON’S STONE TOMATO, 


New Varieties, and the Growing of Large 
Qyantities, Our Specialty. 


No establishment in the world makes such a specialty of Tomato 
Seed growing as ourselves In making this claim we mean actual 
growing. Some who claim to be extensive growers in this line, we find 
do quite a large portion of their growing at the back door of some 
canning factory, simply washing out seed from the refuse. Such seed 
may contain a mixture of half a dozen or more varieties 


This ‘‘ vegetable fruit’’ has become indispensable to house-keep~ 
ing in this and many other countries within the past twenty-five 
years and which, we feel, without boasting, is largely due to the 
excellent qualities of the varieties bearing our name. 


The fame of the varieties originating with and introduced by 


us has extended to every country on the face of the globe where 
the Tomato can be grown. 


Our first Tomato, the ‘‘ Paragon,’’ was introduced in 1870, after 
working five years to bring it to a high state of perfection. It was the 
first and only strictly smooth red tomato ever sent out up to that time, 
and is as good to day in our hands as when introduced twenty-six 
years ago, showing no signs whatever of degenerating. In 1875 the 
first perfectly smooth purple tomato, the ‘‘Acme,’’ was introduced 
by us. Since that time we have introduced 11 of the best standard 
and most distinct varieties ever brought before the tomato growers of 
the world. They were introduced in the following order: ‘‘ Perfec- 
tion,’’ in 1880; ‘‘Golden Queen,’’ in 1882; ‘‘ Favorite,’’ in 1883; 
“‘Beauty,’’ in 1886; ‘‘ Potato Leaf,’’ in 1887; ‘‘Stone,’’ in 1891; 
“Royal Red’’ and ‘‘ Gold Ball,’’ in 1892; ‘‘ Buckeye State,’’ ‘‘Aris- 
tocrat’’ and ‘‘ Large Rose Peach,’ in 1893. 


On the following pages will be found descriptions of these 
splendid varieties, together with a list of other deserving sorts. 


LIVINGSTON'S BEAUTY TOMATO. 


{Regular Size, 10c. each, 3 for 25c.—of one or more kinds. 


Packet Prices of our Vatieties, Half Size, 5c. each, 6 for 25c.—of one or more kinds. 


LIVINCSTON’S STONE—(Introduced by us in 1891.)—This vari- 
ety has obtained great favor with canners, Southern growers and mar- 
ket gardeners everywhere. Its solidity and earrying qualities are 
remarkable. Its colorisa desirable red; in shape, perfectly smooth, 
and thicker from stem to blossom end than most varieties, making it 
very handsome and salable. Nobody finds any fault with this variety, 
but all speak in the highest terms of its beautiful color its wonderful 
yielding qualities, its unequaled firmness, or some other of its good 
points. 

PRICE, (Postpaid)—Pkt.; 10¢.; 4% 02., 15¢.; 
lb., $2:75. 


LIVINCSTON’S EARLY ACME —(Introduced by us in 1875.)— 
The Earliest Real Good Tomato, especially for market gardeners’ use. 
Probably no one variety ig so well known and generally cultivated 
throughout the United States, both for early and main crops. The 
plants are of strong and vigorous growth, very productive; fruit 
of medium size, perfect form, round, slightly depressed at the ends, 
and very smooth (never rough), color, a glossy red, with purplish 
tinge; ripens all over and through at the same time. 


PRICE, (Postpaid)—Pkt., 10¢.; 
}b., $2.50. 


0z., 25¢.; 4 1b., 75e.; 


VY oz., 15€.;) 02Z., 25¢.;' % 1b-, 75¢.; 


LIVINGSTON’S BEAUTY—(Introduced by us in 1886.)—A de- 
cided favorite for either home market or shipping purposes, being 
early, hardy, a Strong grower, productive, large size, always smooth. 
perfect in shape and excellent in quality. The color is a very glossy 
crimson with a slight tinge of purple. It groavs in clusters of four or 
five large fruits, retaining its large size late in the season. It ripens 
with Aeme and Perfection, and is entirely free from ribbed and elon 
gated fruit. During the past eleven years, under varied circumstances 
and on different classes of soil, it has showed no signs of rotting. It 
is very firm fleshed. has a tough skin and but few seeds. It seldom 
cracks after a rain like many of the tender skinned sorts, For ship 
ping and early market it cannot be excelled, on account of solidity, 
toughness of skin, and especially its handsome color; can be picked 
quite green, and will look well and ripen up nicely, and keep for a 
week after it is ripe. Used largely by Florida and other long-distance 
shippers. 


WLBC:; $2.75. 


lb., 


PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; % 02. - 0z., 25e.; Ylb., '75e:; 7 
Prof. W. B. Alwood, Agr. Exp. Sta., Blacksburg, Va.: ‘‘ Your 
Beauty Tomato was superb as usual and gave us magnificent fruit. We 


consider it the standard by which comparison of other sorts is made. 
and are also using it now exclusively for winte r forcing.” 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


Nes, 


LIVINGSTON’S DWARF ARISTOCRAT TOMATO. 


LIVINGSTON’S BUCKEYE STATE TOMATO-SEE NOVELTY PAGES. 


LIVINCSTON’S DWARF ARISOCRAT~— (Introduced by us in 
1893). This fine carly varicty in habit of growth and foliage resembles 
the ‘Dwarf Champion” very much, and might be taken for that popular 
variety if it were not for the color of its beautiful rich, glossy red fruit, 
so much preferred in many localities to the purple or rose-colored varie- 
ties. The size, solidity, productiveness, smoothness, flavor of its fruit, 
etc., is up to the present standard of excellence. It is desirable for 
forcing under glass, especially on the side benches, and for growing 
outside for carly market purposes. It may be planted 3x2 feet, or 
eyen closer, making it also suitable for small gardens, where every foot 
of Jand is to be utilized, Its peculiar dark green foliage and glossy, 
red fruit attract the attention of every passer-by. 

PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; 44 0z., 15c.; 02, 25¢.; 4% 1b., 80c.; lb., $3.00. 


LIVINCSTON’S EARLY PERFECTION—(Introduced by us in 
1880). An improved Acme with red skin, somewhat larger, fully as 
early, has more solid flesh and fewer seeds, and produces more and 
larger fruit at the close of the season. Invariably smooth and of a 
handsome blood-red color. All who have tried it pronounce it of the 
highest quality. Some canners prefer it to all others, especially those 
who can the tomatoes whole. 

PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; 14 02., 15c.; 072., 25c.; 44 1b., 75c.; 1b., $2.50. 


LIVINCSTON’S FAVORITE—(Introduced by us in 1883). The 
Canner’s Favorite and one of the best and largest perfect shaped red 
Tomatoes in cultivation. Ripens evenly and asearly as any other good 
red sort, holding its size to the end of the season: free from cracks and 
is not apt to rot at the blossom end; very prolific, good flavor, few 
seeds, flesh solid, bears shipping long distances. It is used almost ex- 
clusively in the extensive cannery sections of Maryland, and has been 
generally grown for years for the canner’s trade throughout the United 
States. We grow thousands of pounds annually to supply this demand. 

PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; 44 0z., 15¢.; 02., 25¢.: 144 1b., 75e.; 1b., $2.50. 


LIVINCSTON’S ROYAL RED~—(Introduced by us in 1892). This 
fine variety is worthy of a prominent position alongside of its renowned 
pred ece aae already bearing the Livingston name, which are well and 
avorably known to-day by everybody, because they were all that was 
claimed for them; and even better than expected. |A first'elass main 
crop variety for the shipper, catsup maker, marketer and private gar- 
dener; no essential point is Jacking. Everybody is attracted by its 
vivid red color and handsome general appearance. ‘ 

PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; 4% 02., 15c.; 02z., 25c.; 44 lb., 75e.; 1b., $2.50. 


CAUTION. 


SQEtte 


ing our TRUE BLUE SEAL. 


unprineipled persons, hence 


give this warning. 


™ 
OUR SEAL. 


PACKET PRICES OF OUR 


VARIETIES 


To be sure of seed grown by 
insist on having it in packages bear- 


Large quantities of spurious seed 
are sold annually as Livingstons’ by 
we 


| The Seed we offer was saved 
from choice selected fruits of true 


original type, and cannot fail to 
please the most critical grower. 
— 


LIVINCSTON’S PARACON— (Introduced by usin 1870). Our first 
introduction, and, although it is twenty-seven years since it was first. 
| offered, we have kept it up to its original standard, and it has to-day 

the preference in many localities. Many gardeners, canners and catsup 
makers will have no other. It is a larged sized variety, larger than 
several of the standard kinds enltivated An immense cropper. The 
flesh is solid. well colored and flavored. Ripens between the early and 
late varieties, grows vigorous and has a distinct heavy foliage, aud no 
variety holds its size better late in the season. Color of skin, deep. 
red. 

PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; 14 0z., 15¢.; 02., 25¢.; 4 Ib., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. 

LIVINCSTON’S POTATO LEAF~— (Introduced by usin 1887 . A — 
distinct variéty and superior to all other potato-leaved sorts in the mar- 
ket. The leaf resembles Mikado or Turner Hybrid, but the frnit is al- 
ways smooth, medium large, very firm and of desirable quality. Jt is 
second early, everbearing until killed by frost, and it takes a pretty 
sharp frost or two before the fruit is injured, being protected by the 
thick, broad leaves. It has a strong vine, and resists the wind remark- 
ably well; an excellent variety for growing on trellises or tying up to 
stakes. A very good variety for hot climates, the leaves protecting the 
fruit from the scorching rays of the sun. 

PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 15c.; 0z., 25c¢.; 44 1b., 75e.; Ib., $2.50. 


LIVINGSTON’S GOLDEN QUEEN—(Introduced by us in 1882). 
“Queen of All the Yellows’’ and areal good yellow sort of first-class 
quality. Its superior flavor has brought it into general favor asa table 
fruit. It is solid, always smooth, entirely free from ridges, large in 
size, ripens early, wud is the most beautiful yellow varicty ever sent 
out. The larger and riper fruits are sometimes tinged with red at the 
blossom end. |. None excel it for eating raw or slicing. The handsome 
golden-yellow slices make a beautiful contrast in a dish with red sorts. 
It has very little acid, and the quality is excellent. Makes handsome, 
rich preserves. 

PRICE—PKkt., 10¢.; 4% 02z., 15¢.; 0z., 25¢.; 14 1b., 75c.; Ib., $2.50. 


LIVINCSTON’S COLD BALL—(Introduced by usin 1892). Itis 
a beautiful canary yellow variety, and no other yellow sort, except our 
Golden Queen, can approach it in quality. The flesh is thick and of 
extra good quality; not so large as Golden Queen; smooth as an apple 
and of a handsome color; grows in clusters; produces enormous 
crops. 

'PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; 4% 02., 15¢.; 02z., 25e.; 14 lb., 75c.; 1b., $2.50. 


LIVINCSTON’S LARGE ROSE PEACH —(Introduced by us 
in 1893). It has all the general characteristics belonging to this 
singular and distinct class of Tomatoes, but is larger than any Peach 
variety yet brought out. Isa profuse bearer until killed by frost, 
and has the ByrePab le mild flavor, as wellas the suffused coloring 
and the peculiar peach-like bloom or furze on its surface. It has. 
shown no signs of rotting in the past five years. 

PRICE—Pkt., 10c.; % 0z., 15¢.; 0z., 25e.; %4 lb., 75c%; 1b., $2.75. 


DWARF CHAMPION—We make a specialty of this grand and 
very distinct variety and have grown a number of acres every year 
sintve its introduction. A single plant of it was first found some ten: 
years ago ina field of our Acmes. Its dwarf, compact and upright 
growth enables it to be planted 2 to 3 feet apart each way. Heava P 
manuring, instead of producing a superabundant growth of vine (as: 
in many varieties), increases the yield and the size of the fruit. Im 
form and color they resemble Acme—smooth and symmetrical im 
shape, ripening close around the stem. It matures the fruit early, 
is very productive, medium large and frequently crowded close to- 
gether on the branches for 15 inches. Foliage is of an unusually 
dark green color. TRUE STOCK—Pkt., 5c.; % oz., 15¢.: 0z., 25¢e.> 


4 Nb., 75¢e.; Ib., $2.50. 


us 


{ Regular Size, 10 cents each, 3 for 25 cents—of one or more kinds. — 
( Half Size, 5 cents each, 6 for 25 cents—of one or more kinds. 
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TRUE BLUE GARDEN SEEDS—TOMATOES. - 


55 


TOMA TOES-— CONTINUED. 


Below we offer a list of other meritorious ‘varieties. For years past 
we have aimed to give all new varieties of Tomatoes, as fast as offered 
to the public, a thorough test for quality and comparative points on 
our trial grounds near this city, which are under our own personal 
supervision. Not only that we may keep abreast the times on the To- 
mato question, but posted on varieties and in position to offer those 
deserving of introduction as fast as brought out, Our limited space 
in this department of our catalogue will not admit of full and extend 
ed description of the various varieties offered below. We endeavor, 
when necessary, to improve the different sorts, by our system of selec- 
tion and cultivation, and the stocks we offer below we recommend as 
being as good as any offered by our competitors or the original 
introducers. 

NEW IMPERIAL—We have grown acrop of this new Tomato the 
past two seasons. It is claimed by the originator to be earlier, when 
grown side by side with such standard extra early varieties as Earliest 
of All, Atlantie Prize, Early Ruby, and superior to them in size, per- 
fect symmetry, and in about every trait that goes to make up a first 
class tomato. It isa purple sort, ripens well around the stem, is very 
thick meated and solid, but we have not been able to ripen it a day 
earlier than Acme and it is no more productive. We recommend it as 
worthy of a general trial, but cannot recommend customers to risk a 
whole crop ot it. True Stock—Pkt. 5c.; 02. 20c.; 44 Ib. 60c.; 1b. $2.00. 

New Autocrat—A new hybrid, large, of fine regular shape, very 
solid. and with few seeds. It ripens about the stem and is a good pro- 
ducer. ‘The vines are strong and with little foliage. In ripening it is 
medium early, and in color it resembles the well-known Livingston’s 
Aeme. Pkt., 10c.; 3 for 25e. 

New Democrat—This is a cross-bred variety. It is of large size, 
and very prolific. In colorit isa fine, dark purplish red. It is a vig- 
orous grower, with dark green foliage. Medium early, and a good 
shipper. Pkt., 10c.; 3 for 25c. 

Fordhook First—It is claimed that this variety comes into market 
with such sorts as Early Ruby, Atlantie Prize, ete. It is a medium 
sized, smooth purple variety of good quality; resembles Aeme very 
much, maybe not quite so large but no earlier. We have grown a crop 
of it for two years, and with us it has proved no earlier than either 
Perfection or Ag¢me. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 20c.; 4 1b., 6Oc.; 1b., $2.00. 

Atlantic Prize—One of the earliest of all; not only ripens its 
first fruits but a large proportion of the crop earlier than most any 
other sort; quite valuable to all with whom earliness is the main ob- 
ject desired. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z , 20c.; 4 lb., 60c.; Ib., $2.00. 

MATCHLESS—A rich cardinal-red color; symmetrical in form; 
free from core: of large size; agood healthy grower. Pkt., 5c., 02., 
20¢.; % lb., 60c.: 1b., $2.00 


Early Ruby—A Real Early Variety. A single plant of it was first 
observed in a field of Livingston's Perfection. The fruit, although not 
so large or so smooth, ripens earlier than Perfection. The open babit 
of the plant admits the sun and ripens the fruit, which is compact 
around the base of the plant, and the whole crop ripens very early. 
Pkt., 5c.; 02,, 20¢.: 44 Ib., 60c.+ 1b. $2.00. 


Early Michigan—A beautifully colored early tomato of fine qual- 
medium sizeand uniform. Pkt. 5e.; oz, 20c.; 4 |b. 60e.; Tb. $2.00. 


Cumberland Red—An extra large red tomato of beautiful color, 
productive, hardy, vigorous. Pkt. 5c.; 0z. 20c., 14 lb. 6Oc.; 1b, $2.00, 

Liberty Bell—A large sized red tomato. resembling Royal Red 
more than any other of our red varieties. Quite a desirable yariety 
for locations where the red color is preferred. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20¢.; 
4 lb.. 60c.; 1b., $2.00. 

Ignotum— A good red tomato, not especially distinct from several 
of the leading large red varieties; solid, productive, bright red; vines 
stocky; dark green leaves. Pkt., 5¢.; 02., 20¢.; 44 Ib., 60¢.; 1b., $2.00. 

Optimus—Uniform in size, produced in clusters of four or five. cach 
of marketable size; ripens evenly, free from cracks and blemishes; 
flesh of a crimson scarlet color. Resembles the Perfection. Pkt., 5c.; 
0z., 20c.; 4% Ib., 60C.; 1b., $2.00. 

Cincinnati Purple—Iruit very large, deep purplish-red; 
and of good flavor, Pkt., 5e.; 0z., 20¢.; 1% lb., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. 

PONDEROSA—The fruit ripens quite early and keeps on comin 
until very late; of immense size, solid. almost seedless, and of gooc 
sub acid flavor. The single fruits are large, but somewhat scattered 
on thevine, Quite a large percentage of the fruits are too rough to 
please growers of the strictly smooth kinds. When ripe it is apt to re- 
main somewhat green about stem end, and it seems to ripen on the 
inside first, and on this account should be picked when it appears to be 
about half ripe. Pkt. 5¢.; 4%0z. 20e.; 02. 35¢ ; 14 1b. $1.00; Ib, $3.50 

Mikado, or Turner’s Hybrid—Color, a purplish-red; quality 
good when well ripened; foliage distinct; generally quite smooth, but 
always some rough ones. Pkt., 5¢ ; 0z., 20c.; 44 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.25 

Essex Hybrid—A splendid variety. similar tv Aeme in color and 
in many Other good points. Pkt., 5c.; 0z.,20c.; 4 1b., 6Oc.; 1b., $2.00. 

Canada Victor—Very early; productive: round, 


flesh searlet: 
smooth, medium size Pkt., 5e.: oz., 20c.; 44 1b., 6GOe.; 1b., $2.25. 


Advance—An extra early seedling from Alpha and Perfection; 
has ripened in ninety days; fruit smooth and round, no grecn core; 
skin smooth; very prolific; color usually red, but inclined to sport 
purple. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c.; 4% Jb , 6O0c.; Ib., $2.00. 

Trophy, True—Fruit very large and generally smooth; solid, good 
flavor, and very productive. Choice, selected seed as good as it can be 
grown. Pkt., 5¢.; oz., 20c.; 4 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. | 


ity; 


solid 


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THE NEW PEACH TOMATOES. 


Purple Peach—This striking and 
varieties of peaches so closely in size, shape, color and general appear- 


eculiar variety resembles some 


ance that it is frequently taken fora real peach. It seems to have the 
real bloom or furze of the peach upon its surface. In color, a deep 
rose blended with orange amber; it is productive, comes early and 
lasts until frosts, and never rots. Its equal in delicacy of flavor does 
not exist in the tomato family. The skin is thin, and peels off like 
that of a peach. It is very ornamental for table decoration or exhibi- 
tion purposes. Pkt., 5c.; 4% 0z., 15¢.; 02z., 25¢.; 4% lb.. 80c.; 1b., $3.00. 
Yellow Peach—Differs from the above in color only. being a rich 
olden color and having the bloom or furze of a peach upon its sur- 
ace. Pkt., 5¢.: 4% 0z., 15¢.; 02z., 25c.; 4% lb., 80c.; Th $3.00, 


Husk, or Strawberry, Winter Cherry, Etc. 


This delicate husk-enveloped Tomato is unequalled for making 
preserves and pies. Dried in sugar, as raisins or figs, or to use in fruit 
cake, they are unexcelled. They are handsome in color, and will keep 
until mid-winter or longer. They have a strawberry flavor, and pro- 
duce fruit in great abundance. Aside from being a great curiosity. 
and very attractive, they sell first-rate in market and are rapidly be- 
coming very popular. 

Purple Husk—This new and beautiful variety produces fruit in 
great abundance, from one to two inches in diameter, enveloped with 
ahusk. Pkt., 5c.; 14 02,; 15c.; 0z., 25¢.;.%4 1b., 80c.; 1b., $3.00. 


| 


Colden Husk—Fruit a haudsome goldew color, the size of large 
cherries; much esteemed by many to eat from the hand; makes an 
excellent pie. The recipe for making the pie will be on the packet 
containing seed. Pkt., 5¢.; 4oz., 15¢.; 0z.,25¢.; 44 1b., 80c.; 1b., $3.00. 


SMALL TOMATOES — Piste 
Pkt., 5e. 
Pkt., 5e. 
Pkt., 5e. 


Red Currant .,...:..... Pkt., 5e. 
Red Cherry Pkt., 5c. 
Red Pear-Shape cnet... oC: 


Prices of any of the above small varieties by the % 0z., 15c.; 02., 
25¢.; 4% lb., 80c:; 1b., $3 OO. 


i a i il 
We ean supply the following varieties at the Sree tee: 


Yellow Plum 
Yellow Cherry 
Ye‘low Pear-Shape. 


Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 20¢.; 4% 1b., 60c.; 1b., $2.00. 

MAY FLOWER, RED QUEEN, EARLY CONQUEROR, ; 
2 HATHAWAY’S EXCELSIOR, LORILLARD, j 
VOLUNTEER, CARDINAL, LONC KEEPER, 

Also: Many Other Varieties and a host of ‘‘re-uames"’ of 
) Tomatoes at customary prices, 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


Vegetable Plants, Roots, Etc. 


Prices do not include prepayment of expressage. 


Sent only by express, not by mail. 


No orders shipped under $1 .00. 


We keep all the following varieties on hand in their proper season, and can ship fresh from the beds and well packed on short 
notice, Write for our Special Mid-Summer Plant List, which gives prices of Late Cabbage, Celery, Etc., Etc. Issued in June. 


CABBACE, EARLY—(Ready April !0.) 


PER 50 100 =1000 
Extra Early Wakefield and All Head Early..... 1 ¢, re = 
Henderson’s Early Summer and All Seasons. j 30.40 $0.75 $4.50 
Write for prices on larger quantities; also for 
late grown Cabbage Plants. 
CAULIFLOWER—(Ready April | to May I.) 
Livingston’s Earliest and Extra Early Erfurt .. ) = > 
Henderson's Early Snowball... ..........- one 65 1.00 7.50 
CELERY—(Early Crown, Ready June I.) 
Dwarf Golden Heart, White and Pink Plumes -) 
Golden Self-Blanching and Giant Pascal....... .60 MOOR err 
Giant Golden Heart...  ......-.......-.--. J 
Special Prices on larger quantities; also on 
later grown plants. 
SWEET POTATO—(Ready May I5.) 
Extra Barly Carolina.......6..6. 0. eee eee ee 
Yellow Nansemond (Jersey) .....- ----.-++e05 .25 135 2.50 
Red Jerseyess eles Re BC abi h Vere eR 
Prices on application for any quantity on 
Sweet Potatoes. 
HEDCE PLANTS. PER 100 1000 
Osage Orange, two years old..............-- $0.35 $3.00 
Honey Locust. 2/05 oc. cei ena -|aeee aS 4.50 


For PRICES ON LARGER LOTS WRITE Us. 


TOMATO—(Ready May 15.)—Per 1,000, $7.50. 


Listet PER DOZ. 50 100 
CES nein Beauty and Buckeye State. 
“avorite, Perfection and Paragon........ { P en a 
Stone. Golden Queen and Royal Red. ...... 7 $0.20 $0.60 $1.00 
Dwarf Champion and Dwarf Aristocrat........] 
na Lower prices later in the season. 
We grow immense quantities of TOMATO 
PLANTS for the general crop and are in posi- 
tion usually to muke special prices on all lead- 
ing sorts from 1,000 to 100,000 lots. 
ECC PLANT—(Ready May [5.) 
are PER DOZ. 50 100 
Large N. Y. Purple and Livingston’s Mammoth $0.25 $0.85 $1.50 
PEPPER—(Ready May 10.) 
Sweet Mountai and Mammoth Ruby King. ) , 
Cayenne andiBuuNoseny vce een eee ein if “20 60 $1.00 


HOP ROOTS—Plant very early. 


ss y If by mail add 
5c. per dozen for postage. 


Per dozen, 25c. 


CHIVES—Good clumps, by express, each 10c.; dozen, $1.00; by 
mail 10c. each extra. 

HORSE RADISH SETS—<See page 33. 

RHUBARB ROOTS~—‘See page 47. 

ASPARACUS ROOTS—See page 17. 


The above Plant Prices are subject to change, owing to damage 
from bad weather, insects, etc. : 


5,000 anv 10,000 Lots oF ANY KIND aT LOW PRICES. 


Miscellaneous Farm Seeds. 


The prices given below are NET CASH, free on cars, this city, purchasers paying all transportation charges; at the 
prices quoted here we make no charge for bags or cartage. The prices quoted are subject to market fluctuations. Should 


any article seem high or when customers are in need of large quantities we will be pleased to quote them, on application, 


the lowest prices that the market will justify at the time. 
PRICES TO SUIT 


Seed Oats, “wom 


THE NEW SEIZURE OATS—We offered this grand variety in our 
Seed Annual last season for the first time, and have not had a com- 
plaint from a single farmer among the many who tried it, but all were 
well pleased so far as heard from up to this time, and judging from 
reports received, we believe it will soon become a standard variety, 
and we unhesitatingly state that the Seizure is not surpassed by any 
yariety in this country for Productiveness and Standing Up Quali- 
ties. Jt isa White Variety, of the Side Oats Class. Kernels large, of gnedium 
length, uniform and taper pointed. Straw of good length and very seldom 
goes down, even the past very adverse season when other kinds went 
down, it stood up well on the same farms. This variety has been 
grown at the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station since 1886, and 
will be found heading the list of its class in the various bulletins sent 
out. Thisspeaks well for it, and no higher indorsement is needed by 
those familiar with the critical and thorough tests carried on at this 
station. Mr. J.F. Hickman, Agriculturist, says: ‘‘It is one of the best 

roducing varieties grown at the station, if the seed isin the ground 
Perore the 20th of April, and Ibelieveit willstand up with any other va- 
riety grown on the farm.’’ Mr. Hunter, a farmer and extensive horse 
breeder in this county, states: ‘‘The Seizure Oats yielded one-third 
nfre bushels to the acre than other varieties on the same kind of 
ground. I shall sow no other kind of oats the coming spring.”’ It is 
early enough and perfectly safe for this latitude, for it has never failed 
to mature vfine crop.. Wehavea fine lot of it but look for aw increased 
demand that may take it all before the season is past and would advise 
those who contemplate ordering to do so early. We will sell as follows 
while our present stock holds out. Price—Postpaid—Large packet, 10c.; 
lb., 25e¢.; 3 lbs., 60c. By Express or Freight— Peck, 30¢.; bus,, (32 1bs.), 
90c.; bag of 2% bus., $2.00; 2 bags, $3.50; 10 bus., $6.00. Sacks free. 

New Lincoln—Introduced in 1893, and sold in all sections of the 
country, giving wonderful results. It is early. Straw stiff and strong, 
standing up. The grain is handsome and yaluable for feeding on ac- 
count of its thin hull, heavy meat and soft nib. Postpaid—Lb., 25c.; 
3 Ibs., 65¢. By Express or Freiqht—Peck, 30c.; bus. (32 lbs.), 80c.; 
5 bus., $3.25; 10 bus., $6.00. Sacks free. 

American Banner—Invariably yields large crops. Grains large, 
white and plump; ripens early, and has stiff straw of good strength. 
Postpaid—Lb., 25¢.; 3 lbs., GOc. By Express or Freight—Peck, 30c.; 
bus., 80c.; 5 bus., 3.25: 10 bus., $6.00. Sacks free. 


99923333 OUR SEED OATS ARE ALL FANNED AND WELL CLEANED. €€€€¢¢«« 


EARLY WHITE SWEDISH OATS. 


We have been looking for several years for a first-class early oats 
with which to supply customers in different parts of the country, and 
on certain soils where an early sort only can be used with safety. In 
the Early White Swedish we have found what is desired. It has been 
well tested in various parts of the country and we are well Satisfied it 
is a variety that will meet with general favor among farmers. It hasa 
good straw and is very prolific. While our limited stock lasts we will 
sell at the following low prices: Postpaid—Large packet 10c.; 1b., 30c.; 
3 lbs., 75¢. By Express or Freight—Peck, 30c.; bus., (32 Ibs.), 90c.; bag 
of 2% bus., $2.00; 5 bus., $3.75; 10 bus., $7.00. Sacks free. 


SPECIAL OFFER TO FARMERS. 


As we intend to push the sale of these varieties in the future (until 
we find something better) we make the following inducement offer in 
order to have them widely disseminated this season. We will there- 
fore, send as follows, in good strong bags put up separately and care- 
fully marked, 2% bushels of of each SEIZURE and EARLY SWEDISH 
for $3.25 or two bags (10 bus. in all) of each for only $6.00. No charge 
is made for the bags, and the oats will be delivered free on cars, this city. 


Special Prices on larger quantities on Sa date eat Also Bottom 
Prices on various other kinds otfered by other seedsmen. 


SORGHUM, or SUGAR CANE, 


Is being used extensively as a green food for cattle, horses and mules, 
it is a sure crop, being a great drouth resister and an immense yielder ; 
producing many tons of most nutritious green food to the acre. Spec- 
ially fine for a food for milch cows, when pasture is short. 


Early Orange Cane—A strong grower; much more juicy than 
any other variety. The stalk is heavier, and a little later than the 
Amber. Postpaid—Pkt., 10c.; 1b., 20¢c.; 3 lbs..50e. By Freight or Ex- 
press—10 Ibs., 50¢.; 50 Ibs., $1.75; 100 Ibs., $3.00. 


Early Amber Cane—This popular and well-known variety is the 
earliest, and makes the finest quality of both sugar and syrup. Post- 
prid—Pkt., 10c.; Ib., 20e.; 3 Ibs., 50e. By Freight or Express—10 Ibs., 
50c.; 50 lbs., $1.75; 100 lbs., $3.00. 


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F- TRUE BLUE FARM SEEDS. 


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A NEW BEARDLESS BARLEY, “SUCCESS.” 


“Success BARLEY,”’ the earliest barley known, if sown about the 
20th of March will ripen about the 28th of June. The straw is about 
the height of the common barley, but better and will stand up on any 
land; with good Jand aud season has produced 80 bushels per acre, 
the straw can hold it up. Sow as early as you can; frost does not hurt 
it. This barley hax remained on land from harvest until spring and 

rew the next season. It will. if sown early, head two or three days 


ter than winter rye, and ripen four or five days before the rye, and 
being beardless handles as casy as oats and makes a stronger feed. 
Price, (postpaidi—L.b., 25¢.; 3 Ibs., GOc. 
Peck, 40c.: bus., $1.25. 


By Express or Freight— 


MAMMOTH 
RUSSIAN 
SUNFLOWER. 


Mammoth Rus- 
sian Sunflower — 
Growing to double the 
size of the common 
sunflower, and _ the 
yield of seed is twice 
as great. One hun- 
dred and twenty-five 
bushels to the acre 
have been grown at 
lessexpense than corn. 
Highly recommended 
for poultry; the best 
egg producing food 
known. The seed is 
good feed for horse 
By Mail, (postpaid) 

2. sOC.s) y LOig LOC; 
.,25e. By Express or 
Freight—10 lbs., 75c.; 
25 \bs., $1.50; 100 
lbs., $4.50. 


MAMMOTH RUssiAN SUNFLOWER, 


Spring Vetches, or Tares—A good forage plant: also used for 
lowing under. Sow two bushels to the acre, broadcast like wheat or 
arley. Used in France and Canada as a substitute for peas; also 

eround into flour and mixed with wheat flour for making bread. 
Postpaid—Lb., 25¢e. By Express—4 qts., 50c.; peck, 90c.; bus., $3.25. 


Kaffir Corn—One of the best things offered of late years for a for- 
age plant. The heads contain small white seeds which make an excel- 
lent flour. They are greedily eaten by horses and cattle, and make 
splendid food for poultry, fed either in the grain or ground and cooked. 
the foliage and stalks make excellent forage. Cultivate the same as 
common corn, requiring four or five pounds of seed per acre. By Mail 
( postpaid)—Oz., 5c.; 4 1b., 15e.; lb., 20c., 31bs.,50c. By Express—10 
lbs., 60c.; 50 Ibs., $2.50. 


Wild Rice (Zazania Aquatic)—For planting in fish ponds it is 
desirable, and as an attraction for wild fowl it cannot be equaled. Also 
does well along the edge of marshes and makes fair hay. Sow in the 
fall or very early spring. Will grow in water eight feet deep. By Mail 
( postpaid)—Large pkt., 10c.; 14 lb., 15¢.; 1b., 85e. By Express—101bs.. 
$2.50; 20 lbs. (1 bushel), $4.00. 


Chufas, or Earth Almonds—A species of ‘‘grass nut’’ (Cyperus 
Esculentus) much used to fatten hogs It is not to be confounded with 
the Coeoa or Nut Grass, for though it belongs to the same class, the 
Chufa is eradicated with great ease, and is never a pest. The nuts 
grow under the ground, very near the surface, easily reached by pigs 
or poultry, and destroyed by them if they have free access. Plant in 
April in rows three feet apart and eight to ten inches apart in the 
row. If seed is dry soak before planting. One peck of seed per acre. 
Postpaid—Pkt., 10¢c.; quart, 35¢e. By Express—Quart, 30e.; Henke $1.50; 


bus.. $4.50. 
THE HAIRY VET CH, 


(Vicia Villosa—‘Sandwicken.’’) 

- The most valuable of all the Vetches. It succeeds on all soils, and 
does not suffer from extremes of drouth, heat or cold. Sown in 
August or September, it will cover the ground with a dense mat of for- 
age. which, in the Southern States, will afford abundant pasture 
throughout the entire winter. In the Northern States it remains green 
all winter under the snow, and is invaluable for early pasturing or 
soiling. In the southern States where the Crimson Clover does not 
thrive. and in the Northern States where the cloveris winter-killed, the 
value of the Hairy Vetch is inestimable. Sowm in spring, it quickly 
produces a most luxuriant crop. Sow 40 to 50 lbs. peracre. Postpaid 
—Pkt., 10c.; lb., 25¢e. By Express or Freight—Bus. of 60 lbs., $5.00. 


RAPE. 


Dwarf Essex—This plant is extensively grown in Europe and 
Canada for forage, especially for sheep, and for green manure, for 
which purpose there is perhaps no plant better adapted where a quick, 
rank growth is desired. Farmers who raise much stock and desire to 
get young cattle, sheep or lambs into favorable condition to be sold 
advantageously in the fall, can do it most cheaply by growing this 
Rape. Prepare the ground as for turnips and sow in June or July, 
with a turnip drill, in rows two and one-half feet apart, at the rate of 
two and one-half pounds of seed per acre, or may be sown broadcast 
at the rate of five pounds per acre. Our stock is the True Essex Dwarf, 
and not ths worthless annual. Postpaid Oz., 10¢.; 4 Ib., 15¢.; Ib.. 30. 
By Freight or Express—10 \bs., $1.00; 50 1bs., $4.50; 100 Ibs., $8.00. 


WINTER WHEAT. 
Prices on application in season on several good kinds. 
RYE Spring Rye—An excellent catch crop when the fall sown 
* varieties have been wiuter-killed. The straw is shorter and 
for paper makers’ use it is preferred to any other. Bushel, $1.50. 
Common Winter Rye—Bushel, $1.00. 
Prices in any quantity on application. 


BROOM CORN. 


Improved Evergreen—The best variety for general cultivation 
on account of color and quality of brush; ripens very early, grows 
about eight to ten feet high, brush of good length, fine and straight, 
and always of green appearance when ripe. Postpaid—Lb., 25¢.; 
3 lbs. 60ce, By Exapress or Freight—10 lbs., $1.00; 25 Ibs., $1. 
100 lbs., $5.75. 

New Japanese—Extra Early; matures in about seventy-five days 
whet? planted late. Can be planted after wheat with good success, 
thereby making two crops on the same ground. The brush is fine and 
long Postpaid—Lhb., 25¢.; 3 lbs., 60e. By Express or Freight—10 Ibs., 
$1.00; 25 ]bs., $1.75; 100 Ibs., $5.75. 


BUCK WHEAT. 


Should be sown about the middle of June, broadcast, using from 
one to three pecks of seed to the acre 


New Japanese—This new sort has proven to be much earlier and 
more productive than any other variety. The grains are very large 
andofa rich browncolor. It excels all in yield and earliness. Postpaid 
—Lb., 25c.; 3 lbs., 6Oe. By Express or Freight—Peck, 40¢.; bus., $1.25. 

Silver Hull—A very good and popular variety. The grain is of a 
light gray color, is rounder than the common variety, has a much 
thinner husk, matures earlier, and’ yields a half more to the acre. 
Postpaid—Lb., 25c.; 3 lbs., 60c. By Express or Freight—Peck, 40c.; 
bushel, $1.25. 


Prices on larger lots on application. 


FIELD: PEAS; 


Cow Peas, or King of Land Renovators—This is not exactly 
a Pea, but more properly belongs to the bean family. Cow Peas have 
been grown largely in the South to reclaim or renovate soil too poor to 
grow clover and for seed production. Scientifie tests have, however, 
demonstrated that the food value of the Cow Pea, either for hay or 
ensilage, is equal to, if not exceeding, that of clover; and by putting 
it to this use its manurial value is not impaired when fed to stock and 
the manure returned to the soil. They should not be sown until the 
ground becomes warm; say from May 15th to June 15th, and can 
probably be grown as a second crop after wheat in the North. When 
sown in drills three feet apart, one bushel will sow two acres. Sown 
broadeast, from one to one and one-fourth bushels are required to seed 
an acre properly. Plant in a thoroughly pulverized soil. If grown 
for fodder or seed, plant in drills and cultivate thoroughly. If grown 
to plow under, sow broadcast. Cow Peas will yield from 8 to 12 tons 
of cured vines per acre, which is equivalent to from 1 to 2% tons of 
cured hay per acre. Weight, per bushel, 60 pounds! Varieties in 
most general use Black Eye, seed of which is round oblong, creamy 
white with a large black eye; Clay Bank, pod, large, yellow; pea, me- 
dium cream colored. Either variety—posfpaid—Quart, 35¢c. By Ex- 
press or Freight—Peck, 75c.; bushel, $2.50; 10 bushels or over, $2.40 
per bushel. 

Canada Field Peas—Valuable for Northern climates for cattle- 
feeding. Used as feed for pigeons, etc., and for green soiling. Postpaid 
—Quart, 35¢c. By Express or Freight—Peck, 40c.: bus., $1.25. 


PEANUTS. 


Virginia Improved—The mammoth Virginia Peanut is a very 
profitable variety to grow, and more desirable than the common 
spreading kind. It 
is easily cultivated; 


very erect stems, 
upright foliage; 
largest pods and 
kernels of any va- 
riety; also yields 
fewer imperfect 
pods. The vines 
make a valuable 
forage for stock. 


By Mail (postpaid)—Large package, 10c.; 
$1.00. 


Spanish Peanut—The Earliest Variety Grown 
remarkably solid and well filled, and the yield per acre very large; 


Y1b., 20¢:; |1b., 35c¢.: 
By Express—4 \bs., 50c.; 10 lbs. or over, 10c. per pound. 


Pod small, but 


3 1bs., 


can be cultivated with the plow. Because of their early habit and 
easy cultivation it is the best variety to grow for fattening hogs. Post- 
paid—Large package, 10c.; % |b., 20c.; lb., 35e.; 3 Ibs., $1.00. By 
Express—4 |bs., 50¢.; 10 lbs. or over, 10c. per pound. 


TREE SEEDS. 


Osage Orange —Best of all hedge plants. By Mail (postpaid)— 
Oz., 10c.; 4% 1b., 20e.; lb., 35c. Special price on application in quantity. 

Plants in Season—Sce page 56. 

Catalpa (Speciosa)—The hardy Western variety largely planted. 
Rapid grower and makes the best timber trees. By Mail ( postpaid)— 
Pkt,, 5¢.; 0z., 10c.;, 34 lb., 25c.; lb., 65c. 

Russian Mulberry—Planted forsilk culture; easily grown; hardy; 
fine hedge; fruit quite palatable. Tree makes fence posts in five years, 
and fine lumber. Pkt., 10c.. 02z., 20c.; 4% 1b., 6Oe.: 1b., $2.00. 

Prices on other Tree Seeds given on Application. 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


Recleaned’Grass and Clover Seeds. 


STOMERS understand that prices on Grass and Clover Seeds are changing {almost daily), and that we can only give prices 


Bags are included at the prices here given. Those wanting Seeds in larger quantity than hi 
1@-OUR SINGLE POUN ‘3 get quantity ere 


lease bear this in mind when comparing our prices with others who require you to add postage to their quotations, 


subject to market fluctuations. 
uoted should write for special prices. 


Kentucky Blue Crass—(June Grass)—(Poa pra- Lb. 10Lbs. 100Lbs. 
tensis)—Universally khown; desirable tor pastures 
and Jawns. Sow in fall or spring at the rate of 2 to 
3 bushels per acre. Fancy clean seed. (Bus. 141bs.) 

Orchard Crass—(Dactilis glomerata)—Extremely 
hardy and widely known. One of the earliest to 
start in spring; grows rapidly and furnishes an 
abundance of pasture during the entire season. 


30°$1.75 $13.25 


1% to 2 bushels per acre. (bus, 14 Ibs. 3 ... 80 1.85 14.00 
Red Top Crass—(Prime )—( Agrostis vulgaris)— 

Thrives well in almost any soil, but best in low 

Jand, and produces a very firm sod. Sow 1 to 2 

bushels per acre. (Bus. 14 lbs.) Bae av to .. 25 1.85 10.00 
Timothy—(Phleum pratensis)—A well-known varie- 

ty. When ready to buy write us for latest prices, 

whether you want a bag or a carload. (Bus, 45 

Weirp) ord Lites 4) | DAW are AE At Hacc mms yoda gis 20 60 3.50 

CHO ae ee ra a SO ae OPEL Bok ree 20 75 4.50 


Wood Meadow Crass—( Pou nemoralis)—Adapted 
for pasture or pleasure grounds; of early growth; 
thrives well under trees. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 
CBus tet WSs). Aco iien sae at £5 F ee at 

Sweet Vernal—(Anthoxanthm odoratum)—Is very 
fragrant, especially when bruised or cut. Mixed 
with other grasses for pasture it is quite valuable, 
as it starts early in sprig and grows until late in 


45 2.75 12. 


the fall. (bus. 10 Ibs.). 3 40 3.00 2500 
Tall Meadow Oat Crass—‘ Avena ¢latior \—Used 

for soiling. It succeeds well’ in sandy lands. and, 

owing to jts long, fibrous roots, stands cold and 

drought well. Sow 3 bus. per acre. (Bus. 10 lbs.). 35 2.25 20.00 


D PRICES INCLUDES. POSTAGE PAID BY US. 


Johnson CGrass—( Sorghum halapénse)—A large. Lb. 10 Lbs. 100 Lbs- 
strong-growing grass. Succeeds well in the South. ; 
Good for hay or pasture; stands drought well. 
Sow 3 bushels peracre. (Bus. 25 lbs.) ae 25 


1.00 9.00 


1,00 9.00 


1.25 11.00 


1.35 


acre for lawns; 

(bus. 12 lbs.) i 35 
Hard Fescue—(Iestuca duriuscula)—Not very pro- N. 

ductive, but it is of a very fine quality, and ihntves 

well in dry situations, where many other grasses 

would fail, thus inaking it a desirable pasture 


variety. (Bus. about 12 Ibs ). 25 


1.35 12.00 
NGF Write for Special Prices on Grass Seeds before you buy in either 


fall or spring. Also for Prices of other Grasses liot mentioned 
above. 


Parties wishing to buy in large quan- 

over tities will do well to get samples and 

prices before placing their orders. We 

are in position to handle it on a close margin and supply the finest 
grades. 


The Prices here given are subject to Market Change without 
notice. Samples free on application. 


Medium, or Common Red—(Trifolium Pratense)— Lb. 10 Lbs. 100 Lbs. 
The Clover Seed of Commerce, and the most im- ae 
portant and valuable of the Clover family for 
agricultural purposes. Sow 15 lbs. to the acre. 
(Bus. 60 lbs.).... BME, ry B ERS \Bo COREE EE ing ee fot 

Alsike, or Hybrid—( Swedish )—( Trijolium Hy- 
bridum)—Has fibrous roots like White Clover; val- 
uable for hay and pasture when mixed with other 
grasses. Esteemed highly for bee pasture..... 30 

Mammoth Clover—(Trifolium Pratense Perenne)— 
Valuable with other grasses for mixed hay; ripens 
about with Timothy, Orchard and other grasses. 
3eing a rank grower it is largely used for plowing 
under as a fertilizer aie 

White Dutch—( Trifolium Repense)—Grows naturally 
in pastures in a great variety of soils and situa- 
tions; indispensable in parks and lawns. ..... ... 

Trifolium. In- 

CRIMSON, or SCARLET ITALIAN—\ Prue i 
wonderful Forage Plant, more commonly called 
Scarlet, is a great nitrogen gatherer, makes a 
growth of from 20 to 30 inches high, has a bright 
crimson blossom from 1% to 3 inches long, and 
when in full blooin is a thing of beauty. Itisa 
winter crop, and being an annual it must be sown 
in July, August and September of each year from 
which the spring following can be cut for soiling, 
by the 20th ot April; for ensilage and hay by the 
1st to the 15th of May in this latitude, and for 
seed crop about the lst week of June. It will pro- 
duce on ordinary soil 8 to 12 tons of green od 
per acre, 114 to 2% tons of hay per acre, and 2 to 

12 bushels seed per aere, plowed under as 2 ma- 
nurial crop itis worth as a fertilizer $80 per acre. 
It can be sown in corn, tomatoes, cabbage, beans, 
peas, watermelons, cantelopes or any cultivated 
crop, also with buckwheat. It has been sown to 
keep down weeds and to be plowed under as a ma- 
nure, With most excellent results Whe sown in 
July and August it furnishes excellent pasture in 
November and December. Where Red Clover failed 
to give a good stand or blighted on wheat stubble, 
the stubble can be harrowed over and searlet 
clover sown, which will more than make up the 
loss of the Red Clover, Ten to fifteen pounds are 
necessary to seed in acre properly, and after sow- 
ing the seed it should always be covered by bar- 
rowing with a light barrow; and be sure to use 
only American grown seed. (Bus. GO Ibs.)..n,. 


30 $1.40 $11.00 


1.40 11.00 


30 1.40 11.00 


3.00 25.00 


30. «(1.00 


8.0% 


CLOVER-CONTINUED. 
Alfalfa, or Lucerne—( Medicago Sutiva)—One of the Lb. 10 Lbs. 100 Lbs. 
best varieties. succeeding in almost every situa- 
tion, and beariug heavy crops of forage; bears 
cutting three or four times in aseason. For bring- 
ing up poor land it is the best of the clovers, as it 
not only produces large masses of foliage but 
forces its roots fully three feetinto the earth. Sow 
early in spring to secure a good stand before win- 
ter, if to be used for pasture or curing 


Millets 


Prices subject to Market Change. 


10.00 


Cerman, or Colden Millet—True Southern 
Grown—Is a very valuable Hay and Fodder 
Crop, producing at least double the amount 
of Hay over Hungarian or any other 
Millet. TRUE SOUTHERN GROWN GER- 
MAN MILLET SEED is far superior, both 
in quality and yield of product, to Western 
grown seed. The True Southern German 
Millet will grow in any climate or soil, and 
when properly grown and handled, makes 
an yield nutritious 
animal feed, and that without impoverish- 
ing the soil to any great extent. To get 
these results, however, the seed must be 


sown thickly, not less than one bushel per 
acre, at any time between May Ist and 
July 15th, and the crop cut in six to eight 
weeks, while it is in bloom, before the 
seed hardens in the head. Managed in 
this way it will prove the most satisfac- 
tory and profitable forage and summer 
hay crop much relished by all kinds of 
stock, Cures easily, will withstand more 
abuse when stacked than any other hay. 
We have known stacks that have stood out 
three and four years that would open out 
bright and good. Prepare the ground well 
before sowing the seed. Cover only slight- 
ly. single stroke of a light harrow, or roll 
withont harrowing, or it may be sown 
with wheat drill. setting drill to barely 
eover the seed Pound, 25c.; 10 pounds, Head of Millet from Southerm 
50¢.; 100 pounds, $3.00, Grown Seed. 


enormous of most 


Hungarian (Crass; and Western Crown Millet,...... Market Price 


_.. TRUE BLUE LAWN GRASS SEEDS. 59 


LIVINGSTON’S LAWN SEED FOR ALL PURPOSES. 


beautiful lawn is one of the most pleasing features connected with in early spring after the frost comes out of the ground and before it 
the country or suburban home, and when once made, will last for settles or becomes hard with spring rains. 
years if the right material is used and the work properly done Remember that it is essential to dig the soil deep and prepare thor- 
~~ The first steps necessary are proper drainaye and a careful prepara- oughly, sow high grade seed liberally at the right time, and not less 
tion of the soil. Then comes GOopD SEED, proper time of sowing, quantity than tour bushels to the aere. 
used, careful watering, &e. Old lawns are greatly benefitted if given a thorough raking as early 
In making a new lawn, the soil should be carefully cultivated to in the spring as the weather will permit, and then some fresh seed 
the depth of about one foot, carefully graded to the desired level and sprinkled on, which will.renew the thin places and spots that have 
well rolled, after whieh a light raking will prepare it properly for the been killed out by weeds and other causes. 
reception of the’seed. The soil should be good but not made tov rich, | Time to Sow. Lawn Seed can be sown at almost any time from 
as the grass is apt to grow over rank in such soil. The ground may be early spring to late in the fall, but the best time is very early in the 


prepared as early in the spring as it is possible to work the same, or, 
what would be better, prepared jin the fall and the seed sown in the 
spring as carly aS the ground can be got in good order. Neversow oats | 
‘or other avains with lawn seed... Strong growing plants are more of a det- | 
riment than a benefit to Weak plants, | j 

When the grass is ready for its first cutting. give the lawn a good | 
rolling two or three days ahead, choosing damp weather, or the cool of | 
the day, and if possible, mow with a sharp scythe rather than with the | 
lawn mower for this first cutting; after that, the lawn mower may be 
used, setting the mower as high as poste not cutting too close to the | 


spring, or about September Ist, depending somewhat on the condition 
of the season at the time of sowing. 


For Grassing a Terrace. We can do no better than recommend 
the old and tried receipt, as follows: Take for each square rod a pound 
of lawn-grass seed, and mix it with about six cubic feet of good, dry 
garden loam. Place itina tub and add liquid manure, diluted with 
about two-thirds water, until the mixture has the consistency of mor- 
tar. Make the slope perfectly even and smooth, water it well. then 
apply the paste in a thin, even coat. 


ground until the lawns well established ; about once a week in favor- | Our mixtures are composed of the best seeds procurable and are 
able growing weather is often enough, but not so often in dry weather. as free as it is possible to make them from weeds. The seeds of our 


Use the lawn sprinkler or hose freely and roll occasionally, especially | mixtures are fesfed for vitality before mixing. 


LIVINGSTON’S LAWN SEED MIXTURE. Our Grass Mixture for Tennis Lawn, Croquet Grounds, Etc. 


We have made the subject of Lawns astudy for many years and this | A mixture composed of low-growing, hardy grasses suitable for 
mixture has been preparedand sold by us in all partsof the country, grounds of this character. 
giving general satisfaction. ’ PRICE—Lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.75; bus , $6.50. 


In making a lawn great care should be taken to use only the very 
best quality of pure lawn seed so as to produce a SOFT, VELVETY, EVER- 
GREEN SOD, that will withstand cutting and heat of summer, and the 


(0GF If to go by mail, add to the above price 10¢. per lb. for postage. 


severe cold of winter. It is not made of annual grasses for a quick show, KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS. 

or of the chaffy, light-weight seeds, sold by some seedsmen at cheap 

prices. Our mixture weighs about 20 pounds to the measured bushel Many prefer plain Blue Grass to a mixture,and it cannot be denied 

and is not surpassed by any of the celebrated brands in this country. that it produces a beautiful and lasting lawn. It takes longer, how- 
QUANTITY OF SEED REQUIRED TO SOW AN ACRE (43,560 | eVer, to get it established. 

sq. ft.)--For new lawns, not less than four bushels; for renovating old PRICE (Fancy clean seed)— Lb., 30c.; 3 1bs., 60e.; bus. 14 lbe., $2.25_ 

lawns, from one to two bushels. MOG If to go by mail ad: to the above price 10c, per lb. for postage. 


f0@- A pound of our mixture will sow about 500 square feet. 


PRICES: First QUALITY, lb., 25e.; 5 lbs., $1.00: 1 bu., $38.50; 
di eo nine sisoo. ee Spears LAWN FERTILIZER. 


$5 ee er pee per Ib., 20c.; 3 Ibs., 50c.; 1 bu., $3.00; 2 bu., Old and New Lawns require stimulating after the long drag 
0.00; 9 dU-, $12.00. through the winter, or in the fall after the season of eutting and the 
(08 If to go by mail, add to the above prices 10c. per lb... for postage. heat of summer. Torthis purpose we furnish a superior grade of bone 


= = = —— —— meal which we have found, after years of experience and tests, to be 
Livingston’s Lawn Seed Mixture can be had with or without the best adapted to the wants of the lawn, the finer particles being a 


White Clover, as customers prefer. ready supply of available food for immediate use, while the coarser 
particles are broken down by the elements and taken up later on, giy- 
OUR LAWN GRASS MIXTURE FOR SHADY SITUATIONS. ing a very lasting effect. By using this dressing all unsigbtliness and 


disagreeabie odors are avoided. No weed seeds will fill your lawn as 
On nearly all lawns there are shaded bare and unsightly spots on they frequently do when stable dressing is used. It should be sown 

which the owners have difficulty in getting a stand of grass; for such broadcast, from the middle of February to the first of May, at the rate- 

places this mixture is adapted. It is composed of dwarf-growing of 600 to 800 pounds to the acre, according to the condition of the 

grasses which are found naturally growing in such places. Should the lawn. In preparing a new lawn use a liberal quantity and rake it in 

ground have become ‘‘sour,”’ or drainage defective, it is apt to be cov- thoroughly before sowing the seed b 

ered with moss. Ifsuch is the case apply some lime or land plaster to ' 5 ; ‘ 


sweeten it. after first removing the moss, then rake thoroughly and 100 pound Bag, enough for 2,500 Square Feet................. $2 00 
sow the seed at the rate of not less than four bushels per acre. 50 pound Bag, enough for 1,250 Square Feet........... ahi eee 
PrRICcE—Lb., 40c.; 5 lbs., $1.75; bus., $6.50. 25 pound Bag, enough for 600 Square Feet.......... score pl a 
Mla If to go by mail, add to the above price 10c. per lb. for postage. 10 pound Bag...... Bh Aine Gonte ate RRS A AEE 5® 
a CANTON, OHIO, December 7th, 1895. 
GENTLEMEN: I bought over $50.00 worth of Lawn Grass Seed and also my garden seed of you. I find your seed the truest and 
the best. You may expect my future orders. Yours, very respectfully, 


T. M. REED, Supt. of Publie Parks 


60 A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


The varieties of Field Corn we offer below are the best now in general use. They weregrown 
especially for seed purposes, and are well matured, cured, and shelled with great care. _ 
We test all varieties before sending out, that there may be no doubtas to vitality if prop- 

f @ erly planted and the conditions are favorable. At the prices here given we make no charge 


for sacks in shipping. To avoid delay when ordering late in the season, it would be well to 
mention your second choice, or state whether we shall send asort adapted to your locality or refund the money, provided we are sold out of 
your first choice at the time your order arrives. 


NEVER BEFORE was there a time when the choicest varieties could be had so cheap and never 
less excuse for planting degenerated sorts, when such varieties as we offer can be had at prices 
here quoted. It only costs about 20 cents an acre to use our Carefully Selected and Tested 
Seed Corn. Is it wise to risk doubtful corn from the crib? 


WHITE CAP YELLOW DENT —This is a corn of great merit. It is suitable for all climates 
and soils, and grows large ears and matures early. The ear grows as large as Leaming and is from 
seven to ten days earlier, and on poor, thin soil will yield thirty per cent. more corn. It grows 
Strong, rank and thick, and, it is claimed, will produce more corn on poor, thin soil than any 
kind now in cultivation. It will be appreciated by those living in drouth sections and by those 
farmers who have poor, thin soil, while on strong, rich soil it has no superior. The tip end of 
the grains are white, the inside yellow, making it a beautiful color. Large growers in the corn 
belt, as well as those out of it, will be pleased with this corn. Price, by mail ‘postpaid)—Sample 
-ear, 25c.: large packet, 5c.: quart, 30c. Dy express or freiqhPat buyer's expense)—6 select ears, 25¢.; 
-quart, 15c.; peck, 40c.; bus., $1.25; 5 bus., $5.00; 10 bus., $9.00. 


PRIDE OF THE NORTH—The very earliest Yellow Dent Corn in cultivation, and can be 
successfully grown further north than any other dent. It originated in extreme northern Iowa 
Over ten years ago. Ripens readily in New England. Matures perfectly in 90 days: is very hardy 
and prolific: ears uniform, of good size, cob small, kernels closely set on the cob, and are long and 

-ecompact. By mail (postpaid), sample ear, 20c.; packet, 5c.; quart, 30c. By express or freight (not paid) 
6 select ears, 25c.; quart, 15¢.; peck, 40¢.; bus., $1.25; 5 bus., 35.00; 10 bus., $9.00. 


EARLY BUTLER DENT—This is a beautiful golden yellow corn, and has given perfect sat- 
isfaction and proven itself to be an excellent variety for the farmer of the North and Northwest, 
maturing in ninety to one hundred days. Jars good size, with long grains and small cob. By mail 
“(postpaid ), sample ear, 20c., packet, 5¢c.; quart, 30c. By express or freight (not paid: 6 ears, 25c.; 
quart, 15c.; peck, 40c.; bus., $1.25; Sbus., $5.00; 10 bus., $9.00. 


EARLY WHITE DAWN—An exccllent White Dent variety, with bright. solid, glossy white 
kernel; small red cob; stalks often bear two good ears: grains grow well over tips of cobs: ma- 
tures in 90 to 100 days. A good yielder, adanted to all corn growing localities, and gives univer- 
sal satisfaction; excellent for any soil and gives better yield on clay land than any of the yellow 
kinds. By mat (postpaid), sample ear, 20c.; packet, 5c.; quart, 30¢c. By express or freight (not paid), 

6 select ears, 25c.; quart, 15¢.; peck, 40e.; bus., $1.25; 5 bus.. $5.00; 10 bus.; $9.00. 


EARLY MASTODON—A new early dent variety originated in Northern Ohio. The ear is 
extra large, with large, deep grains; itgrows strong, rank, quick, aud makes fine appearing 
-shelled corn—two shades of white and yellow. In the American Agriculturist corn contest of 
1889 it out-yielded all others, making the wonderful record of 213 bushels shelled corn to the 
acre, By mail (postpaid), sample ear, 25c.; packet, 5c.; quart, 30c. By express or freight (not paid), 
-6 ears, 25¢.; quart. 15¢.; peck, 40c.; bus., $1.25; 5 bus., $5.00; 10 bus., $9,00. 


TRUE CLARACE YELLOW—Best Second Early. Sure toripen. It has been grown 
extensively by farmers in this locality for over fifty years. It ripens between the Pride of the 
North and Leaming. The ear is nearly as large as the Leaming. very uniform its entire length, 
and well filled out at both ends; husks very easily; of rich golden coler, and very productive. In 
favorable seasons it has ripened here when planted as late as the first of July. Highly recom- 
mended by the Ohio Experiment Station as one of the best in points of early maturity and pro- 
ductiveness. Ly mail ( postpaid), sample ear, 20¢c.; pkt., 5¢.; quart, 830c.. By express or freight 
(not paid), 6 select ears, 25¢.; quart, 15¢e% peck, 40c.; bus., $1.25; 5 bus., $5.00; 10 bus., $9.00. 


TRUE YELLOW LEAMING—An extensively grown large Yellow Dent variety. The seed 
we offer is True Leaming. Has pure glossy vellow ears low on astrong, heavy stalk; grains 
square and deep; ripens quite early, frequently maturing in one hundred days from planting; it 
weighs, ‘struck measure,’ GO to 63 pounds per bushel; will yield, on good soil, with proper 
tillage and favorable seasons, from 75 to 100 bushels per acre. By mail (postpaid), sample ear, 
'20c.; packet, 5¢e.: quart, 30c. By express or freight (not paid), 6 select ears>25c.; quart, 15¢.; peck, 
40c.; bus., $1.25; 5 bus., $5.00; 10 bus., $9.00. 


MAMMOTH WHITE DENT—This is a large-eared variety,* combining all the good points 
required in corn growing sections south of the 40th parallel. It has a broad, very deep, pure 
white kernel and cob—in fact a stray red cob will hardly be found in a thousand bushels; grades 
‘strictly white’’ in any market. It is very desirable for white corn meal, and those desiring a 
large white corn cannot fail to. be pleased with it. By mail (postpaid ), sample ear, 25¢.; packet, 
5e., quart, 80c. By express or freight (not paid), 6 select ears, 25¢.; quart, 15¢.; peck, 40c.; bus., 
$1.25; 5 bus., $5.00; 10 bus., $9.00, 


FODDER AND ENSILAGE CORNS. 


By Express or Freight at Buyer’s Expense. 


_ EVERGREEN SUCAR—There is nothing better for early fall green feed, or for curing for 
winter than Sweet Corn, It has the great merit of being so sweet and palatable that cattle eat | 
every part of the stalks and leaves, and consequently none is wasted, A fayorite with dairy 
farmers. Also excellent for soiling Can be planted as other corm or sown thickly in drills or 
broadcast. Peck, 50c.; % bu., 75¢.; 1 bu., $1.40; 2% bus., $3.00; 2 bags, $5.50; 4 bags, $10.00. 


RED COB ENSILACE—A Southern type of large white corn with red cob, strong, leafy 


stalks and short joints; a general favorite. Peck, 35c.: bus., $1.10; 2 bus., $2.00; 5 bus 
$4.75: 10 bus., $9.00 


POP CORN WHITE RICE—There is no better or more popular variety for popping f 
* purposes; 


: i the grain is pointed, pops white and full, is very productive, 
and of excellent quality. By mail (postpaid). two nice sample ears, 10c.; pkt., 5¢.; 14 1b., 15e.; 


ib., 25¢.; 31bs., 60c. By express (not paid), 10 Ibs. for 6Oc,: 40 Ibs. tor $2.00. 


Beas’ If you need a Large Quantity of any of these Corns, write us for 
Lowest Prices and Freight Rates. 


Read the following voluntary testimonial from one of the oldest, most extensive and best 
jposted corn firms in the world. 


Messrs. C. P. Coy & Son, Waterloo, Neb., writes, Feb. Ist: “ Last spring we sent to you for 
itwo bushels *CLARAGE’ SEED CorN and have grown 400 to 500 bushels. If there is better colored, 


etter grained, or in any way a more desirable variety we have never seer it 


SUPERIOR SEED POTATOES. 


61 


PoTnrOLo FOR SEED... 


The necessity for changing Potato Seed often, is univer- 
sally admitted by all well posted growers, but too seldom 
racticed, especially when the best seed can be had at so 
fittle outlay. By using our Northern Grown Seed you 
are assured of early maturity, increased yield, and a 
vigorous growth. Our growers in Michigan are potato 
specialists, and have grown for us for years, and the growth 
and extent of our potato trade is the result mostly of the 
growers’ painstaking care and general knowledge in growing 
and selecting the seed stock with which to grow the crop. 
To grow healthy stock, they use first-class potato land, 
nothing but pure, well-matured, good-sized seed, treating 
the seed and spraying the foliage when necessary. 

The potatoes are very carefully handled when digging and 
barreling, that they may not be bruised or otherwise injured, 

Salted Potatoes.—I{ tempted to purchase Potatoes offered in the 
open market to use for seed purposes beware of salted stock. Salting 
is practiced quite extensively to keep eating stock from sprouting and 
to make them hold firm. 

Buyers of Large Quantities are requested to write us stating 
what they desire, and we will endeavor to make such prices as will 
result in trade. 

A BARGAIN.—If you even think you ought to buy a Potato 


Planter we will offer you a bargain in connection with a purchase of 
Potatoes. Write us. 


en” 


a/Z AN | 


OUR SPECIALTY IN POTATOES. 
NO STOCK CAN BE PURER. 

MOST PROFITABLE FOR EARLY MARKET. 
Some early kinds will give edible potatoes about as early, 
but their tops will be green for days after the Ohio’s have 
ripened, Itis two weeks ahead of the Early Rose, and is a 
special favorite with marketmen and the most profitable 
potato they can possibly grow. The sprouts are very strong, 
the vines grow erect, and is easy to cultivate; maturing 
early, brings highest prices, and the land can be used for 
other crops ; does well on any soil suitable for potatoes. The 
tubers grow compact in the hill, are easily dug, very few 
small ones—nearly every one marketable size; few eyes, 
which are even with the surface. They keep firm until late 
in the spring. Southern growers plant this variety almost 
exclusively for early shipment North. With heavy manur- 
ing, close planting (they can be planted almost a half 
closer than others on account of their upright-growing tops) 
and good culture, a very large and profitable yield can be 
expected; 300 to 500 bushels per acre is not an unusual yield. 
This is our specialty in standard early varieties, and we 
have for years taken great pains to keep the stock pure and 
up to its original standard, but we are confident that many 
do not know a true Early Ohio and have grown some other 


IT PAYS TO 
CHANGE SEED. 


OUR PR CES The following prices are about what we 

* think will rule Mor good, straight, unmixed 
stock for the comfing seaspn’s planting, but if you receive lower quota- 
tions before placing your order write us (it costs but a trifle) stating 
What you may want, and we will bid for your order. 

You may save dollars, for we are usually in position to meet and! 
frequently do better than many other firms when we are given an op= 
portunity. We do not care to compete with irresponsible houses, who 
frequently do not know one Potato from another 

MOG We shall be pleased to correspond with any one wishing to purchase 
in larger quantities than are quoted below. 


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS. 


We will book orders at the following prices as long as our present 
stock lasts, no matter if there should beau advance in the market. We 
fill orders just as soon as the weather, in our judgment, will permit. 
However, we cannot become responsible for changes in the weather by 
which they might become damaged while en route. We will ship at any 
time when requested to do so, regardless of weather, if customers wis 
to take their own risk. When customers request it, we pack a barrel of 
two or three kinds without extra charge. When ordering late please 
state whether we shall return the money or send some kind of equal 
value, providing we cannot supply the sort you order. 


Pototoes by Freight or Express at barre], bushel, peck and % peck 
prices. The buyer pays the freight or express charges. Our barrels 
contain two and three-fourths (2%4) bushels, good measure. 

All transportation charges must be paid by the buyer. 

No Potatoes sent C. O. D. 


_ Potatoes by Mail (Prepaid)—Prices for small quantities of any va- 
riety of Patato in our list, unless otherwise quoted: One lb., 25e.; 
3 lbs., 60e. Three dozen Eyes for 25c., postpaid. 


ld) 


——<$ 


"vie 


sort for it, having been deceived in the purchase of the seed.. 
We know ours are right, because we renew our stock direct 
from Mr. Reece, the originator, every few years. 

Michigan Grown Stock— One-half peck, 25c.; peck, 40c; 
bus., $1.25; bbl., $3.50; 3 bbls., $10.00. 

Ohio Grown Stock—Peck, 35c.; bus., $1.10; bbl., $3.00; 


| 3 bbls., $8.25. 


Closely resembling its parent, the Early Ohio, 
OHIO JUNIOR— 1: is rather rounder and said to be more 
productive. A good keeper and of excellent quality. Peck, 40c.; 
bushel, $1.25: barrel, $3.25; 3 barrels, $9.00. 
Evidently a seedling of 
EXTRA EARLY SIX WEEKS —Fariy Ohio, which it 
very closely resembles in every way. It probably is ‘‘new blood’’’ 
Early Ohio. Peck, 40c., bus., $1.25; bbl., $3.25; 3 bbls., $9.00. 
Pure, Genuine Old Early Rose. Secure a new 
EARLY ROSE—stari of this variety while we bave it. It is 
easy to get ‘*Rose’’ at any time, but True Early Rose are hard to find 
of Jate years. Peck, 40c.; bus., $1.25; bbl., $3.00; 3 bbls., $8.50. 


About as early as the Early Ohio and 
EARLY HARVEST—.; good companion forit. We believe 


this is the best early white potato grown, it follows immediately after 
Early Ohio but out-yields it, also, such varieties as Early Puritan, Po 
Jaris, etc. It isa large yielder of superb quality and fine appearance. 
A most valuable variety for marketing or bome use; of large size, eyes, 
slightly indented, shape oval flattened, sometimes long oval. Our stock 
being direct from the originator it can be depended on as heing eor- 
rect. Order early, for our stock is limited. Peck, 40c.; bus,, $1.25; 
bb} , 53.25; 3 bbls., $9.00. 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


CARMAN This new seedling was introduced last sea- 
No. 3+son and is one of the greatest yielders of 
large potatoes thatwas ever sent out. Jt bears its tubers very close to 
the plant, and is therefore easily dug. Its shapely form is all that can 
be desired. It is a perfect keeper and will not arian until planting 
time, unless keptin too warm a place, Skin and flesh very white, eyes 
few and shallow, late in ripening. Peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, 
$3.50: 8 barrels, $10.00. 


Like Carman No. 3, is a seedling from seed- 
CARMAN No. J—ings, raised from several generations. It 
resembles the Carman No. 3 in shape, has very few and shallow eyes. 
The flesh is very white, perfect in quality and very dry. It is a great 
yielder of large sized tubers and a Superior Second Early variety. 
Peck, 40c.; bushel, $1.25; barrel, $3.25; 3 barrels, $9.00. 


A new variety that is claimed to be the best all 
SIR WILLIAM — round cropper on the market. In shape rather 
long, cylindrical, slightly flattened, eyes strong, few and prominent; 
skin light buff, flesh white, quality good, medium late. Peck, 40c.; 
bushel, $1.25; barrel, $3.25; 3 barrels, $9.00. 


prices. Write for prices of any kind wanted; also for Special Price 
on larger quantities. 


ee “Vie FREE @e~- 


Any purchaser of a barrel or more of Potatoes, at the prices 
quoted, may order any one of the following articles and it will 
be sent with the Potatoes free of charge: 


(1) A CONCAVE POTATO KNIFE. 
(2) ‘*THE NEW POTATO CULTURE,”’ by E. S. Carman. 
(83) A PACKET OF POTATO SEED. 


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STRONG POINTS claimed for the Banner are in brief 


as follows: None surpass, if indeed equal it, in uniform 
handsome appearance. Its slight, russety skin is of a light 
‘cream white color. Its shape is a little oblong and slightly 
flattened (cooking through easily). The eyes are not 
abundant, and very shallow, thus securing economy in 
paring. It seems almost entirely blight and scab-proof. 
‘The size is large and desirable, very few being under market 
size. Always smooth and regular in form, whether large or 
small; never produces prongy or hollow tubers. The yield- 
ang qualities are of the highest order. In habit of growth 
it is strong and vigorous from the very sprout. The past 
two very dry seasons have proved it a great drouth resister. 
In quality none surpass it, not even the old Snowflake. 
The flesh is very white, and whether boiled or baked has 
the same fine table qualities, always cooking dry and floury. 
It is a medium late variety, having a much wider useful- 
ness than if strictly an Extra Early or Late Variety. 


LIVINGSTON’S 


Banner Potato 


Handsome in Appearance, Immense Yielder, 
Desirable Size, Superior Table Quality. 
Grandest Introduction in 30 Years. 
ORIGIN.—The Banner is a new seedling, 
and not an old sort renamed, as many said-to- 
be new ones are. 
sown the spring of 1881 by one of our Central 
Ohio growers. About a dozen plants were ob- 
tained, no two of which were alike. One, 
however, was so much more promising than 
any of the rest that it was carefully sayed, 
cultivated and selected from year to year, 
until we offered it to the public in the spring 
of 1891 as LIVINGSTON’S BANNER, 


claiming it would at once become the finest 
Main Crop Potato on the market, and prob- 


ably no variety ever introduced has made as 
a a ee 


good a record in three years with all classes 
of growers. 


EARLY ORDERS.—Everything points in the direc- 
tion of an immense demand for Banner the coming season, 
and while we have a good stock in store, we would advise 
customers to send in their orders early. 


(&F-Retailers and Solicitors make good profits selling 
Banners. 


PRICES: BY MAIL, (Postpaid)—1 Ib. Potatoes, 30c.s 

———————————_ 3 Jb., 75c.3 50) Byes, 40c.;, JOD yes 75c. 

BY EXPRESS OR FREIGHT (Buyer to Pay Transportation 
Charges) CHOICE SORTED STOCK—Peck, 40c.; } bu., 


70c.; bu., $1.35; barrel, (2} bus. good measure), $3.50; 
3 bbls., $10.00; 5 bbls., $15.00; 10 bbls., $28.00. 


PRICE OF SECOND-SIZED STOCK—Bu., $1.25; bbl., $3.25; 
‘ 3 bbls., $9.00; 5 bbls., $14.00; 10 bbls., $26.00. 


Please give plain shipping directions. 


YY SOOD WORDS 


We have many testimonials for the Banner, but the following from 
recent letters certainly proves all we claim: 

S. Edson, Oceana Co., Mich., Nov. 28, 1896. 
‘toes took First Premium at our County Fair last fall. 
bandsomest, best flavored and yielders I everraised. 

R. B. Noel, Lafayette Co., Mo., April 4, 1896. ‘‘I raised 107 
bushels of Banner Potatoes from the barrel ordered of you last spring.”’ 

Geo. Geier, Spokane Co., Wash. ‘‘I had twelve varieties of pota- 
“toes planted last year. The Banner is the best.of them all.” 

H. E. Pierce, Madison Co., Ind., March 30, 1896. ‘Your Banner 
Potato is a “‘daisy’’ sure, the best of five kinds planted; out-yielded 
evyerythiug on the place.’ 


“The Banner Pota- 
They are the 


RO 2-A svi yy 


John L. Wilson, Weber Co., Utah, February 2, 1896. ‘‘ From one 
bushel of Livingston's Banner last season I raised forty bushels of the 
tinest potatoes I ever harvested. The seed I raised from the one pound 
of Eyes bought of you in 1894.” 

Homer Mills, Noble Co., Ind., April 4, 1896. ‘‘ We succeeded ad- 
mirably last year with Livingston’s Banner, have as ‘fine potatoes as I 


ever saw, and are well pleased with them.” 

James E. Hall Miami Co., Ohio, April 9, 1896. 
nice smooth potatoes and free from prongs as the Banner. 
is a No. 1 potato.” si + aed 

Franklin G. Meyers, Bucks Co., Pa., April 8, 1896. .‘‘The Banner 
Potato I got of you last spring turned out exceedingly well.” ‘ 


“T never saw such 
I think it 


©®-NOTE:—-WE GUARANTEE SAFE ARRIVAL IF OUR TERMS ARE COMPLIED WITH. 


- 


- -_——~ a =! en | = o — hot 
We can usually furnish other varie- 
OTHER VARIETIES—;jcs not quoted here, at customary — 


The seed of the ball was 


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SUPERIOR SEED POTATOES. 5 


»33 SENECA BEAUTY POTATO. <<« 


Introduced by usin 1889 ).—This grand good medium late potato was 
irst offered to the public by us nine years ago, and tuomuch has never 
een said in its praise. Its fine and distinet appearance sells it in any 
narket, and its fine table qualities please all classes of customers. The 
ubers are large to very large, and very smooth, with few eyes close to 
he surface and of beautiful pink color; uniform in size and shape, 
earcely any small ones. Vines rank and healthy, and Joaded with 
eautiful blossoms. It has shown but very little tendency to blight, 
nd is a good keeper and heavy cropper. One point in its favor which 
‘very grower will appreciate is its distinct appearance in shape and 
olor, on Which account it can be kept pure and easily sorted out, even 
f mixed with a dozen other kinds. 

Michigan Grown Stock —'% peck. 25c.; 
yb]., $3.25; 8 bbis., $9.00. 

Ohio Grown Stock—'% peck, 25c.; 
3.00; 3 bbls... $8.50. 


40c.; bus., $1.25; 


peck, 


peck, 40¢c.; bus., $1.10; bbl., 


M. M. Davidson, Westmoreland O©o., Pa. April 4, 1896: ‘ THE 
ENECA BEAUTY is the handsomest potato that I have ever grown or seen. 
‘hey are one of the very best to cook or bake.” 


mie 


The above twenty-seyen potatoes were produced by Mr. D. F. Miller, 
noted potato grower of Illinois, who sent us the photograph from 
‘hich we had the engraving made. We do not wish to convey the idea 
hat this variety produces potatoes averaging over two pounds each, as 
his size would be inconvenient in most cases, but it shows what is possi- 
le under good cultivation. When we introduced this variety nine 
ears ago, we offered a prize for the best bushel containing the least 
umber of potatoes: The prize bushel contained forty-three very 
eautiful potatoes, but Mr. Miller has far exceeded this record, and his 
pecimens are in fine form and shape—not prongy and ill-shaped, as is 
sal when overgrown in size. When we consider the past very unfa- 
orable season, and that Mr. Miller was not striving for a prize, it will 
e seen that the results are remarkable indeed. 


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HYBRIDIZED POTATO SEED. 


We offer a very fine strain of Potato Seed, the product of nu 
merous hybridizations between many of the bestnew-and old vari- 
eties in cultivation. We frequently pur- 
chase promising Seedlings grown from 
seed purchased of us. 

Price (postpaid), 25c. per packet; 5 
packets for $1.00, Full directions for plant- 
ing, cultivation, ete., on each packet. 

Every Farmer Boy ought to ‘try his 
hand" with one or more packets of potato 
seed and his father ought to get him the 


POTATO BALLS. 


LS 


o_O eee eres es sere s=_ ks 2 eee eeee_e_eneseerereeeeeeecuoernres eee 


heaviest weighed 4 ounces, and the heaviest hill 19 ounces.”’ 


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POTATO E YES, 8¥ matt, posrPap. 


A Money-Saving Plan for Customers. 


This will enable farmers and others living at a great distance from 
Columbus to test some of our best varieties at triflihg cost. We guar- 
antee the safe arrival of each package in good growing condition, post- 
paid to any address in the United States, but should they not arrive in 
good shape we sust be notified promptly. A collection of 160 Eyes, under 
favorable circumstances, should produce at least ten to fifteen bushels 
of fine potatoes, which is certainly good return for a dollar outlay 

We havea record on file in which the grower claims to have grown 
9 bushels from 40 eyes planted in 40 hi'ls. 


EARLY POTATO EYE COLLECTION. 


EYES OF EARLY BURR’S No. |. ac EVER 
EYES OF EARLY FORTUNE. 2 160 Ee 


EYES OF EARLY THOROUCHBRED. 
EYES OF WISE’S SEEDLING. § $1.00 
MAIN CROP POTATO EYE COLLECTION. 

EVES OF THE LIVINGSTON. 160 EYES 
EYES OF **UNCLE SAM.” ? Altar 
EYES OF /SIR WILLIAM. 
EYES OF AMERICAN WONDER. § $1.00 
Two Full Collections, one of each, if desired, will be sent for $1.75, 
Postpaid. 
Forty Eyes of Livingston's Banner will be substituted for any of 
above kinds if customer so desires. 


Clara A. Blair, Cumberland Co., Pa. July 28, 1896: ‘ Potato 
Byes reached usin good time and in finecondition. Are growing nicely. 
Thanks for prompt and satisfactory manner in which you treated me.” 


eee SEED SWEET POTATOES. eee 


Jersey Crown—Specially packed and 


tored over winter for us, 

Jersey. We have been using 
and selling this stock for over tw enty-five years and find the potatoes 
much dryer and sweeter than those grown from any Weslern grown seed. 
We repack before shipping, but we wish it distinctly understood that 


for sprouting purposes, in the State of Ney 


customers take ALL RISKS after we deliver in good condition to the 
Express or Railroad Company here. We do not ship until about 
planting time. Our barrels contain three bushels—gqood measure. 


We send NO SWEET POTATOES C. O. D. 

YELLOW JERSEYS—Peck, 50c.; % bus., 75e.; bus., $1.40; bbl., 
$3.50. 

RED JERSEY S— The best of all Reds. A smooth potato with yellow 
meat. Peck, 60c.; Y, bus., $1.00; bus., $1.75; bbl., $4.50. 

EARLY CAROLINA—Of bright yellow color, fine grained. Desira- 
ble for Northern sections. Peek, 50c.; % bus., 90c.; bus., $1.50; bbl. $4.00. 
66 95 A select strain of smooth, short, ‘‘ chunky ” 
UP RIVERS. Yellow Jerseys. Yields 25 to 50 per cent. 
more marketable stock, and sells higher than any other. Dryand sweet; 
decidedly the best eating potato of all. This is our specialty in Sweet 
Potatoes, and we recommend it above all others. Peck, 50c.; % bus., 
85c.; bus., $1.50; bbl., $4.00. 

PLANTS—We grow plants by the million. 
season. (See Vegetable Plant Department.) 

Plants by Mail (postpaid)—Well rooted Plants or Slips, ready 
about May 1, at 60c. per 100. 

THE ABOVE PRICES are about what will rule,we think, but asthere 
is liable to be a shortage of good seed at planting time the prices here 
quoted are subject to market change aiter about March 1. 

WE WILL MAKE SPECIAL. PRICES FOR LARGER QUANTI- 
TIES ON APPLICATION. WRITE US BEFORE YOU BUY. 


** FORTY YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WITH SWEET POTATOES.’’ 


By WaLpo F. Brown. The most practical and valuable work on the 
subject. Tells how to make beds, grow plants, set same, cultivate, har- 
vest, store the crop, ete. Anyone cap grow Sweet Potatoes without any 
trouble, if they will follow Mr. B.’s carefully written directions. It is 
the short cut for a new beginner and a help to many old growers. Only 
20 cents, postpaid, or FREE with all orders for a barrel or more of 
“ Sweets,”’ providing, customers ask for it with their order. 


Write for prices in 


Joel M. Haskins, Hocking Co., Ohio April 22, 1896: ‘‘My seed 
came to hand all O. K.in good shape. The Sweet Potatoes were surely 
the finest I ever saw, and they are sprouting nicely now. Positively 
have the finest and best plants ever grown in this section, or that I 
ever saw, and all from your séeds.”’ 


seed, give him the ground, and time to attend same properly 
result is interesting, and often very profitable 


anne rn OOOO ees eee eeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeaerere_ePeee_ee Eee 


D. O. Frayer, Greenwich, Ohio: ‘‘ From my packet of Potato 
Seed I raised 48 hills, yielding from 2 to 71 potatoes to the hill, 
ripening from Aug. 5 until vines were killed by frost. The largest 
round potato measured 24x24 inches; the longest 4% inches; the 


John Parks, New Madison, Ohio: ‘ Out of the packet of Po- 
tato Seed bought of you last spring I have 15 1bs.11 ozs. of potatoes 
—nice ones, some as large as hen’s eggs.”’ 


sLIVINGSTON’S FLOWER SEEDS.< 


UR FLOWER SEED LIST has been carefully revised, some new 
kinds added and all inferior kinds cast ont, so that there is noth- 

ing in the list but what is worthy of cultivation, and, if reason- 
ably well cared for, will give satisfaction. Our aim is to offer nothing 
but the best and surest to please, a condensed list of leading kinds, and 
not the most bewildering and extensive, wishing to please the masses 
rather than cumber our annual with every unimportant item which 
only a few people care for. Any flower seed not offered in the follow- 
ing paces will be secured on short notice at the price quoted in other 
catalogues. 
(0@P— Add at least a few packets to your vegetable seed order. 


DIVISIONS OF FLOWERS. 


Li = 
a ii Uf. 


MIR ASS 
ASTERS = bate" 
. “FALL ROSES.” 


This has become one of the most popular, beautiful and effective 
garden ee growing from ten to diehteed inches high. For profus- 
ion of flowers and richness of display the Asters are unrivaled and 
constitute the principal adornment of our gardens during the autumn, 
Sow the seed early in the spring, under glass or in pots in the house, 
and transplant into rich soil about one foot apart, according to height 
of plants. Splendid for bedding, border and pot culture. : 
JEWEL, or BALL—‘Cut 2)—A magnificent class; distinguishes 

itself at first sight by its beautiful short-petaled and perfectly 
round flowers, which may be compared with the finest incuryed 
Chrysanthemums. Flowers measuring from 2% to 8 inches 
across, are as round as a ball, and, being borne on long stems, 
are very useful for cutting and bunching; about 24 inches high. 
Mixed. P ve Eto fs Si 4 f 
MIGNON - (Cut 3)—A new Aster of great beauty: resembles the 
Victoria class in habit of growth, but excels-it in free blooming. 
Plants about 15 inches high; flowers of good size, reflex petals 
and very double. Issplendid in pots or the open ground. Un- 


10 


doubtedly one of the finest for cut flowers. Mixed, New Shades 10 
MIGNON—Peach Blossom—Very fine, 10. Light Blue—Superb.. 10 
Pure White—None surpass this splendid white for cutting. ...... 10 


flowers. 
time until frost, a good selection of Annuals will not disappoint you 
Perennials are those that endure our Northern winters with little 
or no protection, and live and bloom for several years in succession. 
A large majority of the Perennials will bloom the first year if started! 
soon in the spring. ‘ ; 


#- The figures at the right, opposit: each variety, denote 
the price in cents per packet. Cathe 


Discounts For a eat see Gas or 3 Ten-Cent packets. 
or ents select ive-Cent or 7 Ten*Cent packets. 
pnltaaeh et For $1.00 select Packets to the amount of $1.30. 
ower For $2.00 select Packets to the amount of $2.75. 
Seed. For $5.00 select Packets to the amount of $7.50. 


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»ssLIVINGSTON’S SUPERB ASTERS.<<« 


OUR OWN MIXTURE—This mixture, including the cream of this 
list with many other of the most beautiful and choicest varieties. 
Bound to please even the most critical. 


Extra Large Packet, 20c.. _ Regular Size Packet.........-...+-- 10- 
@¢¢ COMET ASTERS. @¢¢ 
COMET—(Cut 6)—A grand new race of Asters. We have seen spec- 
imen flowers so large and so double, and having such long strap- 
shaped petals as to be scarcely distinguishable from a Japanese 
Chrysanthemum. No garden will be complete without a bed of 
these. Mixed, splendid variety.......... .... pees ae | 
COMET—Pink Flowers—A very choice shade of pink 10: 
COMET- White—Very choice small flower.....-..-..-.. 10- 
GIANT WHITE COMET—Grand: pure white; flowers of immense 
size and wonderful perfection. ..........,-.-+--+5 = | Ne safes 10- 
VICTORIA—(Cut 1)—A very free bloomer; flowers very large; beau- 
tifully imbricated; plant pyramidal inform. Mixed, all colors. 10 
VICTORIA, Light Blue—Large and fine; one of the very finest of 
the blues ......:.. Bete, Ne Dad oe Soran erens Fao 4 Om 
VICTORIA—White—One of the finest. Flowers large, perfect in 
form, and of the purest White......--..-.- 20... seen ence eee eee ee 10° 
VICTORIA NEEDLE—A remarkably free blooming variety with 
large double flowers of a very unique appearance. The petals 
are curved and as round as a needle. The colors are various 
shades of red, crimson, blue, purple, rose, ete. Mixed ....... Mg 


DWARE VICTORIA, Dark Scarlet—One of the finest, and might 
well be called a FIREBALL, on account of its brillianey; the per- “ 
fect flowers are borne in great abundance on a neat bush about 
ten inches high; effective in beds...........--. ae 10 

DWAREF VICTORIA, Mixed—A fine half dwarf................- 10 


ing the finest roses. 
a beautiful display. 
the plant; remains in perfection nearly a month. 
Mixed...... 10¢c. Pure White .- rc 
CROWN WHITE CENTER—(Cut 5)—Flowers of this beautiful 
class are two-colored: the center of each pure white, with the 
yetals of bright colors, as crimson, carmine, blue, violet, ete.; 
full, double. of handsome shape, contrasting finely in color with 
the Rose and Perfection classes; 1% to 2 feet. Mixed Colors..... 
DWARF PYRAMIDAL BOUQUET—A magnificent dwarf variety; 
a single plant forms a complete bouquet of pyramidal shape, and 
covers itself with blossoms almost hiding the foliage. Fine for 
edging and small beds. Many Distinct Colors Mixed...........: 
GERMAN QUILLED—Well-known favorite and very distinct sort; 
afree bloomer: good for cutting. Many Finest Varieties Mixed 5. 


ANY THREE 10-CENT PACKETS FOR 25 CENTS. 


10- 


THE SEMPLE BRANCHING ASTERS.. 


See Novelty 
Pages for 


In fact, if you want flowers early in the season, and all the ~ 


10: 


SELEGTED FLOWER SEEDS. 


CASTERS—Continued. 


PAEONY-FLOWERED ASTERS (TRUFFAUT’S)—The most perfect 
type of Prony Flowered Asters. Hard to surpass in size of flow- 


»3=3QUEEN OF THE MARKET ASTERS.¢e«« 


The Great Market Aster—After growing this for several seasons 
we pronounce it one of the most satisfactory of all; it is about 
two weeks earlier than most other Asters, a most profuse bloomer 


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ers, brillianey of color, and habit of growth. The flowers are of of graceful habit. Its perfect flowers are borne on long stems 
very large size and fine form, perfectly double, the petals beauti- and in great variety of colors, making them extremely useful 
. \ fs ele for cutting. A favorite with those who grow for market. 
fully ineurved. The colors are peculiarly rich and brilliant, and Mixed: ...2. 90 meet Oa Pure White—Splendid....... 10 
the refined form of the flower attracts great attention. 1% to 2 ft. Pink—Splendid.......... ..10e. Blue—Very fine.............2. 10 
Mixed, many exquisite colors—% 02., 40c¢ ....... 0.6.6.2 e eee eee 10 | QUEEN OF He idete | eee of aul Asters—Resembles 
Bins Somewhat the Queen of the Market, but blooms about two weeks 
Separate Colors—White . ..10c. Brilliant Rose................ 10 gatlier: of low growth; good sized flowers on long stems. 
—Extra fine....... 2 4 — Ine Pry! 10 LORS MIXED se weee 10c, ure iter. 2x. oe Sea eee ee 
Dark Blue—Extra fine 10c Crimson—A fine red eR QUEEN—A fine eo Cae excellent for pots and borders, 
Azure Bhyew et | sates; - ven 10¢. Brilliant Scarlet... ........ 10 and one of the most beautiful. 
J Choice Colors Mixed....10c. ParesWwhites), «. 25 ov aecisenetnae 
Sky Blue, Tipped White.........-. 1... :e. 0s eevee ieee eee teres 10 | URLAND GLOBE—Pezony-Flowered—Excellent; very large flow- ¥ 
SNOWBALL, or WHITE PRINCESS—A new and very distinct | 7 All" agTERS Livingston's Mixture of many choice varieties. —— 
Aster. Every plant produces about thirty pure white flowers, 2 Packets, 25¢. Large Packet : Es ia oe pa = 
which are semi-spherical with short petals lying seale-like upon DWARF ASTERS Livingston’s Mixture of many Dwarf varie- 
é A 5 ie. ‘ ke 950 atae Banl a 
each other, resembling a Dahlia flower. Its elegant, faultless ties. 2 Packets, 25c. Large Packet... ......0se0ee sees ee eee eee 15 
shape makes it valuable as a cut flower; flowers very durable. 10 BRANCHING ASTERS ——— 
—_— o—7—-_-_— 
NEW TRIUMPH—Bears many large prony-formed flowers of great An American variety of branching character, with magnifieent 
beauty; the most perfect of all Dwarf Asters. 7 to 8 inches high. 10 large flowers borne on long stems: excellent for cutting; an 
. aah E eee abundant late bloomer. Comes in between other late varieties and 
WASHINGTON—Largest Flowering of All, frequently measuring Chrysanthemums, and much appreciated on this account. 
four or five inches in diameter; very fine and of lovely color; 2 Mixed... .. sence se Oc. White 10 
feet. Choicest Mixed, 10c. Scarlet—Very fine .............. 10 SEMPLE’S BRANCHING ASTERS—See Novelty Pages. 
« « ABUTILON. «= « SWEET ALYSSUM. 
Flowering Maple, or Chinese Bell The delicate sy-like frag ; 
Flower—Universally admired; few ARS dowers i Wiis ttle plants ef 
are aware how easily they can be much, prizedidn:.bo1 +. basket 
ised from seed, and how beauti- Pee ee DOME UE er wae’ 
pe Me Canaan AE and design work, renders it most 
fully they flower the first season if vER LS Ee coi ya 7 
; Peal he ia : unlikely that this old favorite will 
seed is sown early; seed should be ever be cast aside. Easy culture: 
started in the house and the young DlossomaAll summer-"1S inches 
plants set out in the garden, but mes u e 2 i Butet iat Le 
not until the weather is warm and , S Sweet Alyssum—W hite; very sweet; 
settled. They grow rapidly, and N one foot. Oz., 25e; %oz., 15¢ 5 
make fine large shrubs, bearing $3 Little Gem—Of very compact growth, 
elegant bell-shaped flowers. They =} 3 or 4 inches high, but a single 
bloom freely in winter in the house. plant will cover a space up to three 
Choice ‘Mixtape: ... 20.04.06. <1 Hasta, O feet in circumference. Grows quick 
f] from seeds and the plants will 
CANCHUSA. Vl bloom when quite young. The 
q ' R an L Y abundance of flowers is simply 
A splendid bouquet flowe t, of long WANES enormous; 300 blossoms have been 
: =8 duration, producing azure-blue for- oe A) . counted onasingle plant. Oz. 40c.; 
HYBRID ABUTILON. get-me-not-like flowers: if sown SWEET ALLYSSUM. pate! air SNE SS 
early, blooms the first season; hardy perennial; 2 feet. Capensis 5 Gold e otf Ae abet : ie f 5; a at Radon in 1 2" Paw 
olden Saxatile—A free growing, dwarf, hardy perennial. yw- 
srs brilli nye 7,¢ ately hidi he foliage. Plants 
a ae CAMARA N THUS. me ee ers brilliant golden yellow, completely hiding t 
about one foot high. Showy for permanent borders and beds.... 5 
Of remarkably handsome foliage and interesting flowers, produc- I T 
ing striking effect in the border as a background, or as centers NY XY XY N Vay YY 
of beds. The seeds may be sown in the open border, or in a hot- 4 YAIIN CAAGERA UM. ZEEE 
bed, which is recommended; transplant about the first week in Valuable plants for large beds or borders, and very seful where 
- June. Produces the most attractive and brilliant foliage upon cut flowers are in demand; blooms the whole summer; also 
poor soil; transplant to twenty inches. Half hardy. good for winter blooming; of easy culture, sueceeding in any 
Caudatus (Loye Lies Bleeding)—Pretty for decorating. .......... 5 soil. Half hardy annuals. j 
: i vhs dc MORRO cae a Conspicuum—Fine white flowers; 18 inches...............-...+-00 5 
AUS aire ag eo). SR RS re 5 eee 5 p e a 
Imperial Dwarf Blue—Very dwarf; 6 inches..........-.......... : 5 
CAMPELOPSIS. Lasseauxii—Dwarf rose; valuable for cutting; 15 inches.......... 5 
ig Mexicanum—Lavender blue; 2 feet .............-0:e ees cece ne eeeeres 5 
A most beautiful climber, clinging very tirmly to oy a of a 
house or wall, and soon forms a most perfect mass. On this ac- M i ) 
count, and the beauty of its foliage; it gives excellent satisfaction. aR CANTIRRHINU. oth, SNAP DRAGON. ) 
Ampelopsis Veitchii, ‘‘ Japanese lvy,’’ or ‘‘ Boston lvy’’....... 5 This is an old favorite border plant, with dark, glossy leaves and 
curiously shaped flowers, with finely marked throat. They have 
CACROLINIUM. been much improved by careful 
: , . ° Aus selection, and are really magnificent 
A beautiful Everlasting Flower, strong growth, about 18 inches flowers. They will blossom the 
high, and bears a great number of rose and white daisy-like flow- first season from seed sown in 
ers with a yellow center. Should be gathered the first day they spring; grow quick and bloom alt 
open, or before they are open, and dried in the shade, to secure a summer, but 
bright center. Rose and White, Mixed.............. 9 oF bate: Me 5 the blossoms 
will be much 
329330A NIA e=ca stronger the 
i A be BRO ~" S a second season. 
Trailing plants with Verbena-like flowers; leaves light green, of Succeeds best 
long oval shape; the stem is fleshy, lying prostrate on the ground. a dry. loam 
May be trained to sticks or left in its natural mode of growth. =e ee y 
> patie ; acl ; soil. Tender 
Peel off the husk before sowing. Very fragrant, and in bloom a erennial 
long time. Transplant to one foot apart. Rosy lilae flowers. } ; 
Half hardy anndaleen es. .ctaaek oe Sees Rey. RTs sO IOR 5 
Tall, Mixed— 
%—— cASPERULA,——® 
. 
, : a , L 5 : 
Finely adapted for bouquets, by reason of its shape, size, and deli- 4 08s 1EC.2 2° 5 
ak light blue or lavender. For button-hole bouquets 
nothing will be in request oftener than this. Remains fresh a ‘ ; 
long time. Blooms from July till after severe frosts. One foot. CholcerSeriped 
O60 6G. SOE at wa hiner YF ARAM) » Ede cookies ol cb tehte 5 Mixed ......- 5 
CADLUMIA. — (Mountain Fringe, or Allegheny Vine.) Dwarf. Mixed 
An attractive climbing plant with feathery foliage and rose-colored Pere ope 
DIOSSGINS., sGOLEE OSB tesestoew, Wauvit. bea oecnty «cb Fex ier dike as cise = Oz., 20c.... 5 
, SS OH) a esa ope el ae (Sb a) yb a nas ge a oe 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


Re ‘ 
- . vm a — re ! 7 — 
B PX [ee S A MI S “LADY SLIPPERS.” ‘“TOUCH-ME-NOTS.” 
= These are old favorites with every one, owing to their handsome double flowers, 
5 5 rare — brilliant colors and stately growth. To produce very double flowers they must be 
transplanted into a rich soil in a sunny position and frequently watered. Cutting out some of the side branches is also advisable, especially 
with the strong and bushy growing varieties. They can be pruned to any form desired, to two or three, oreven one branch. Tender Annuals. 
P ees | es Ss = — 
+ + LIVINGSTON’S PREMIUM BALSAMS. < < 
Extra Double and Nery Large Flowers—We beg to call special at- BRA CHYCOME. 
tention to the excellence of this unequaled strain. The flowers - 4 
are immense in size, of fine form, and as double as a Camellia, 4 (Swan River Daisy.) 
which they resemble. The colors are as varied and brilliant as 1 ree-flowering dwari plants covered dur- 
could be desired, even by the most fastidious; so double that it ing the greater part of summer with a 
is a very shy seeder. Living ton’s Premium Mixture—7 pkts., profusion of pretty Cineraria-like flow- 
SILOO NSU pts: POOCH Pea cecehin steel sccak ony chee ee aera 20 ers; suitable foredgings and small beds 
or potcuiture. TWalf hardy annual. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOWERED BALSAMS. eimeNeae z 
Fine Balsams are one of our specialties, and we have taken special | 223BALILSAMI NA Sec 
pains to secure the most double and largest flowers in the most veil f a 3 TAL 
distinet and striking colors. ; Very curious vine with ornamental foli- 
Licht L Vere Anes age; fruit golden yellow, warted, and, 
ight Lemon—Very fine indeed .......,............-.+-: 10 when ripe. opens. Showing its brilliant 
Victoria—Satin white, spotted with scarlet © ..:.................. 10 carmine interior; fine for rockwork ; 
Solferino—White, beautifully striped and spotted lilac and scarlet. 5 AO s 
Double S I j lid P Pe eae UNOS. sy Z Balsam Apple ........... -Per 0z., 25¢e. 5 
uble Spotted—In splendid mixture.....................5---+-055- 10 Balsam Pear. __...........- Per 0z., 25¢. 5 
Double Camellia-Flowered—Best Mixed—From the above and 
other kinds......... a vara deg GC Ee OTAEE ee eon eee 10 ACHYCOME. Tt 
ae eae : Sa ee ee BARTONIA. ee 
Double White Perfection—F lowers snow-white, as round as a dol- . igen : Fe 
lar, of immense size and thoroughiy double ....................5- 10 | Produces showy flowers above its gray and downy thistle-like foli- 
Double Rose-Flowered—Not a a anaer ne Gara jiacintloneneal, int i age, which are exceedingly brilliant in the sunshine; it does not 
Eel SISSY eos ON COL ONC he Oe D UU a e s ing; hardy annual; 2feet. Aurea—golden yellow 5 
very good stvain and one of the best for florists’ use. Choice bean trees peeain SiS Sete 
RUA BALLOON VINE. 
Finest Mixed, many _ | Cardiospermum Halicacabum, or Balloon Vine, is a curious halt- 
Nef = Poke ear ear nla teardn maa oP Nede lt thers Vet ol neted fete rere o hardy annual. Sow seed under glass, and if planted in the gar- 
fate esatche 5 den find it a sheltered situation.. : 5 
E Aa Be > a 
BEGONIAS. 
Tuberous Rooted—Begonias 4 
are among the handsom- 
est of our summer flower- 
ing bulbs; very popular; 
easily grown from seed if 
eare is taken not to wash 
out the little seedlings 
when watering. They are 
covered the whole sum- 
mer with bright and ele- 
gant drooping flowers; 
blooms the first season 
from seed if started in 
February or March in pots 
5 of fine soil. As soon as 
the second leaf appears prick off into flats or small pots filled with any good loose soil. 
Keep them slightly shaded from the direct rays of the sun and as near the glass as pos 
sible. In the fall take up the tubers and put in the cel- 
lar the same as you would a Dahlia. 
Double, Mixed—Very choice............... Le ORM26 
Single, Mixed—Extra fine., ................+.--+-++- 20 , 
NEW VERNON —(Semperfiorens Atropurpurea) — This VERNON BEGONIA. 
new and distinct variety is altogether the best of its class. The plants grow to a medium size, of compact 
habit and yery hardy; easily grown either in the house or open ground, The leayes are a glossy green color, 
margined with bronze, and the flowers rich, brilliant red, and borne in the greatest abundance. <A well- 
grown plant in a pot is one of the best ornaments to a conservatory or parlor, while a large bed of them in 
the garden will be the admiration and delight of all beholders..............+---.- SVLRSI Es fe Ve db bee Pk LO . 
Begonia--Rex Hybrids—Large ornamental leaves of dark green, bronze, gold and red. They are grown for 
their variegated foliage, and are very desirable for house and garden decorations, in shady positions, and “a : 


Mixed..... 


REX BEGONIA. 


well adapted for baskets. 


SELEGTED FLOWER SEEDS. 


67 


annual; 
situation; 


= ee mae 
CrNTAUREA, MARGUERITE, 


CENTAUREA CYANUS, 
or BACHELOR'S BUTTON. 


(Corn Flower, 
Sailor, etc.)—Very old favorite hardy 
flowers freely in almost any 
for cut 
largely used both in Europe and this 
country, a little buneh of the blue Corn 
Flower being a favorite boutonniere. 
Cyanus— Pure White: 
Af Cyanus—*' Bluect,”’ or 
Fine Rich blué.. ‘ ea) 
Bachelor’s Button--A choice mixture... 
New Centaurea, Marguerite—\ beauti- 
ful new annual. 
Centaurea known and should be plant- 
ed in every garden. 
about fifteen inches high and are of the 
easiest culture. 
purest white. exquisitely fragrant, and 
are produced in great abundance 10 
New Double ‘‘ Corn Flower’’—Many new 
and novel colors of Jarge double flowers 
in Chorcest Mixture . 5 oe oe 


Blue Bottle, Ragged 


flowers they are 


very fine....... . 


Emperor Flower. 


It is the handsomest 
The plants grow 


The flowers are of the 


NEW DOUBLE CORN FLOWER. 


WHITE LEAVED OR DUSTY MILLER VARIETIES. 


Valuable for ribbon-bedding, the silvery whiteness of the leaves being effective 
with other colored Jeaved plants. 


Half hardy perennial. 


Gymnocarpa—One of the best; white foliage; 14% feet...... AUTEN teas it eed 5) 


Candidissimi—Round, compact plants; silvery white: one fo0t.........cccee eee ee eee 10 


222>COLUMBINE—( Agquilegia. eee 


Exceedingly showy, early blooming, hardy plants, especially val- 
uable for the peculiar formation of their flowers and the great 
variety of color. Hardy perennial. 


Chrysantha—Bears through the season an abundance of bright 


golden yellow flowers. SCO tee ay bGit oie a.nie sia. hale BES» airbeingsd -£ 5 
Double, Mixed—Best and finest colors.........00. cceeee ee eeeeeeeeee 5 
wus CALENDULA. wren 

Showy, free-flowering, hardy annuals, growing in any good garden 
soil, producing a fine effect in beds or mixed borders, and contin- 
uing in bloom until killed by frost; one foot high. 

Meteor—Large, double yellow, striped orange..................4.. 5 

Choice Mixed: Sirusk see een SB tdLL). ce Phe ccc tee ep tidep ens 5 


w @ CLARKIA. ~ ~ 


The Clarkia is held iu great estimation in Europe, and asl in 
England, where itis as common as the Candytuft. The flowers 
are very pretty aud of many colors, double and single. As the» 
plant is apt to suffer in our hot, dry summers, it is better to sow 
the seed in September, and the plants will be large enough by 
spring to make good bloom. Hardy annual; 1% feet high. 


Double and Single Mixed. Sethe: | Be TNS SS a eeeiee et 5 


CACALIA—( Tassel Flower. ) 


Also known as ‘‘Flora’s Paint Brush.’’ A showy plant of casy 
eulture, producing beautiful scarlet and golden-yellow. tassel- 
shaped blossoms. Sow early in spring in Open ground; they bloom 
from early summer until autumn; valuable for small bouquets. 

Half hardy annual: 1% 

feet high. Mixed...... a 


CALCEOLARIA. 


Unsurpassed for pot culture 
in the greenhouse or con- 
servatory, producing the 
brilliant flowers in great 
profusion and variety. 
The blooms are remark- 
able for their oddness of 
shape, and for their rich- 
ness, diversity and variety 
of color. 


Spotted and Self-Colored, 
Finest Mixed..... bhye 


LARGE FLOWERING 
SELF-COLORED, Mixed 
—The flowers are not spot- 
ted or marked ........... 25 


@0¢2¢¢ CAITCHFLY.—(See Silene.) ee 


CANDYTUFT. 


The Candytufts have 
long been among the most 
highly prized of garden 
flowers, and cultiva- 
tion has done much 
in producing improy- 
ed varieties. The best 
effect is produced by 
raising the plants in 
masses, and the seeds 
ure sown where the 
plants are to bloom 
sow in rows six or; 
eight inches apart 
and thin out the 
plants so that those 
remaining will have f 
plenty of room. The 
soil should be rich, ; 
and when blooming 
time comes keep the 
plants well watered, 
especially if it shoul 
be a dry time. The 
plants are 
branching, and it is 
sometimes necessary 
to prune away some of 
the shoots in order to: 
increase the size of the 
flowers. The Rocket 
Candytuft grows in 
compact spikes; the 
new dwarf varieties are only about six inches in height, and their 
season of blooming is very long. 
New Empress—A magnificent variety, with enormous heads ef 

pure white flowers.................. : 


WihiteiRocket 2 snes mdat hig. ca oe aia rtos!. ls Beem tare love Se eres Oz.,15¢e. 5 
Dark Crimson—Beautiful color..................0c2 ee eceees Oz., 20e. 5 
New Dwarf Hybrids—Of dwarf habit and perfect shape, abundant 


CANDYTUFT. 


flowers, from pure white to dark purple......... Re ef brain hers 5 

Tom Thumb—White; very dwarf; four to six inches high. Sown 
early will bloom in June........ siete didaye WRC en aaa ra Oz:,:20¢e.' 5 

Umbellata Lilacina—Purple lilac... Go suet cnr cette eee 5 

New Carmine—Dwarf plants with vivid carmine flowers........... 5 

WAL kee) Bea aot aes 3 onan Sauna on dour anGS Roeper on apo cr 0z.,,20¢.. 5 

INEEXEC ANE GOLOES serena sic «tarereidied s emis'elelcieinisinl= a/\5, vie, -taiata Rieees Oz., 20e.. 5 

CYPERUS, or UMBRELLA PLANT. 

Grows finely in water with rich soil or mud. Graceful foliage 
plant; fine for vases, fountains; easily raised form seed; tender 
MACRO TTOUR re yeti la ss ole einaets« ale cn sel cia els ; Spsacins siiacid se lentes 10 

Mrs. J. Steiert, Milan, Ohio, November 5, 1895, writes: ‘‘ Your 


collection of Flower Seeds I received from you Jast spring was all that 
you represented them to be. The Asters especially were beauties. I 
Was very much pleased with them all.” 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


CANNA. 
(INDIAN SHOT.) 


The Cannas are the 
coming plants of our 


gardens. The de- 
mand for them is 
rapidly increasing. 


They are erect, state- 
ly plants from two 
to six feet in height, 
with ample and ele- 
gant foliage. The 
leaves are green in 
some varieties and 
insome purplish and 
reddish. The flowers 
are bright colored— 
red or yellow—and 
variously marked, 
peculiar und very 
andsome in form. 
Plants once obtained 
can be kept from 
year to year, divid- 
ing them as they in- 
crease in size ; on the 
approach of frosts 
they must be taken 
up like Dahlia roots 
and after lying outa 
few days to dry off, 
they can be stored 
away until spring in 
a cellar. The seeds 
are very hard and 
some soak them in 
warm water for sey- 
eral hours before planting; but the best way is to file a hole just 
through the shell, thus allowing the passage of water to the seed, 
which, in swelling, breaks the hard covering. The French Hybrid 
Cannas, though no better as foliage plants, have much larger flowers. 


LARGE FLOWERING FRENCH CANNAS. 


Queen Charlotte—New scarlet and gold, a beauty..............- 10 
Crozy’s New French Hybrids—Saved from the handsomest of the 
new. varieties. Most of them are yery dwarf in habit, early 
bloomers, and very remarkable for beauty of both flower and 
TOliAge. MIXED VATICTICS)  (o)eh se cetinttn e's fein oz., 40c.; 4% oz., 25c. 10 
Madame Crozy—Great clusters of vivid vermillion scarlet flowers 
witb deep golden-yellow borders. One of the best....... 
Chas. Henderson—Deep rich crimson...........-..-+- se see cece eee ees 10 


FRENCH CANNAS, 


Florence Vaughan—One of the best yellows, spotted with red...... 10 
OLD TYPE CANNAS. 

Choice Mixed (Old Types)—Many kinds.............-.-.-.-4-.---255- 5 

Dark Leaved Varieties—Splendid Mixture...................... 5 


A_ well-known beautiful 
hardy herbaceous per- 
ennial, bearing a great 
profusion of attractive 
bell-flowers, thriving 
best in light rich soil; 
some of the varieties 
flower the tirst season if 
planted early. Carpatica 
and Speculum are fine 


for beds, edgings and 
ribbon-gardening. 
Speculum —( Annual )\— 


Jenus’ Looking Glass; 
a double blue variety: 
fine for cutting and bou- 
quets; six inches....... 5 


Carpatica—l'ree- flowering 
blue and white, contin- 


CAMPANULA. 


® : uing bloom the whole 
season. Fine for groups and edgings. Six inches. Hardy per- 
ennial. Mixed ath Me daeervbrpr nae Sas eae NOPD Ss a 1 giehe TO 
»2322 CANTERBURY BELLS. < 
Very ornamental garden plants of easiest culture, beautiful large 
well shaped flowers. Hardy perennials. 2% feet. 
Double Annual Varieties—Finest Mixed............................. 5 
Single Annual Varieties—Mixed......................... yace 5 
‘Cup and Saucer’’ Canterbury Bells—((alycanthema Campanula)— 
This aa fine variety producing plants with flowers resembling a 
cup and saucer. A splendid mixture of blue, white, striped, 
(2) 6.58 Ginnie: GODo pac uOanen SoBe odepadadoaand: Seecot 10 


eevee CYCLAMEN. aaczae 


These elegant greenhouse perennials have been vastly improved of 
late years. Our strain is selected from the improved English 
sorts, and is conceded to be unsurpassed. Cyclamen seed sown 
early will bloom the following winter. BS We can supply the 
blooming Bulbs. (See Bulb Pages. 


Persicum—Finest mixed colorai 2.2.0.2... <2 aac Wemeteks eee ce eee 10 

Persicum Dark Carmine—Extra fine..........-...0.-.-ceeceeecseeees 25 

Giant Persian—A magnificent strain, with large flowers of rich and 
varied colors, and large beautifully marked leaves. French 
Mixed)... «5.cse snes cid faeieel tans Spe es Oe nile oe ee se 25 


CALLIOPSIS. 
or COREOPSIS. 


Very handsome and showy 
plants, with numerous 
flowers of brilliant colors 
and of long duration in 
bloom. Of the easiest cul- 
ture, as they grow rapidly 
require no care and thrive 
in any garden. They 
make brilliant grotips or 
low screens. Seed grows 
very readily and may be 
sown where plants are 
wanted to flower. 


Golden Wave —( Drum- 
mondii )—Bushy, compact 
plants, covered all sum- 


mer with hundreds of 
bright golden _ flowers 
two inches across, dis- 


tinetly marked with dark 
brown center. Pkt., 5c. 
Lanceolata— (New Golden 


golden-yellow. Unequaled for eutting. Grows anywhere........ 10 
Hybrida Double—Rich velvety maroon, bordered yellow; flowers 

are double and semi-double............ = nsi.« ta SR) ae sere 5 
Tall Sorts, Mixed. ..Pkt., 5c. Dwarf Sorts, Mixed.... 5 
All Sorts and Colors, Mixed.  ...... wed! MTR aA 5 
Grandiflora—Very large golden-yellow flowers: splendid for cut- 

ting? S/Aardyperennial:. toa eel a) LEO, | ee ee ee 10 


One of the most desirable climbing plants, growing rapidly to a 
height of 10 feet; produces an abundance of bright yellow fringed 
flowers which resemble a canary bird with extended wings. Be tha 


CUPHEA. CIGAR, or FIRECRACKER PLANT. 


A favorite bedding plant, familiarly known as Cigar Plant on ac- 
count of its fancied resemblance to a lighted cigar. 1% feet. 

Miniata—A pretty little annual for pots or the garden, bearing num- 
bers of curiously shaped flowers, of a bright vermilion scarlet .. 5 

Platycentra—Scarlet. Tender perennial.......... Be 


CHRYSANTHEMUM. 


Showy and effective garden favorites, 
extensively grown for cut flowers. 
The hardy annuals are summer- 
flowering border plants; good for 
pot cultmre, distinct from autumn- 
flowering varieties. 


ANNUAL VARIETIES. 


Eclipse—Pure golden, with bright 
purple-scarlet ring . 

Brilliant Crimson—Very showy...... 5 

Golden Feather—W bite, banded crim- 
son, inner ring canary yellow, ma- 


roon, €Ve:. fe cea8)> Sco ee eee 5 
Double White. SSfushteits lease atte 5 
Double Golden Yellow................ 5 
Double Lemon Yellow................ 5 


Inodorum Flore Pleno—Best new sort, 
with large double white flowers; a 
free-bloomer; excellent cut flowers. 5 


CHRYSANTHEMUM. Single Varieties—Finest mixed...... 5 
Double Varieties—Finest mixed..... 5 
All Sorts Annual Varieties, Double and Single in finest mixture... 10 
PERENNIAL CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 
The following varieties are for pot culture, for blooming in the 
house in winter, and for florists for cutting for bouquets. 
Japonicum—These are gorgeous autumn-flowering plants Quite 
distinct from the old varieties in style of flowers. Seed sown 
early will produce strong flowering plants the first year. The 
seed we offer is from a choice collection of named yarieties. 
Double‘Superb’Mixed—Aliitypes. .: . ) val wise doula hier ae ae 25 
Double Good Mixed— All types AE IO oon fe 15 
Early Flowering Varieties—Very fine.. Se owe so evatsnec ee 25 
Frutescens—(‘‘Marguerite’’ or ‘‘Paris Daisy’’)—This variety, un- 
der the name of Marguerite, has obtained great popularity among 
florists. The pretty star-shaped white flowers are freely pro- 
duced; the plant will grow under almost any circumstances...... 10 


SELEGTED FLOWER SEEDS. 


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»3saCOBAEA.<<« 


A fine rapid growing annual 
climber, with handsome 
foliage and large, beauti- 
ful bell-shaped flowers. 
Seeds should be started in 
a hot-bed or by a warm 
window in the house, in 
rather dry soil, as they are 
apt to rot in open ground, 
In sowing, place the seed 
edge down, and do not 
water unless in a warm 
place, and the soil becomes 
very dry. A well estab 
lished plant will run fifty 
feet in a season aud cover 
a large veranda. 


BLUE—Deep violet. ...... 5 
WHITE-—Very fine.......... 10 


COBHA SCANDENS. 


CLEMATIS. 


A well-known and admired rapid 
growing, free flowering, ornamental 
climber. No flower has more rap- 
idly advanced in popular favor 
than the Clematis. Within a few 
years it has become the favorite 
climber of the world. For pillars, 
trellises or planting about rock- 
work Clematis can not be excelled. 
Seed should be sown in the fall or 
winterin shallow boxes in the usual 
way. They will generally lie dor- 
mant, even in the greenhouse, but 
germinate on the approach of 
spring. When an inch or two high 
transplant into boxes or small pots 
preparatory to planting in the open 
ground in May. Hardy perennial. 


Clematis, Large Flowering Mixed, 
(Jackmanii)—Flowers 3 to 4 inches 
across, of charming shades of blue, white, purple, etc............ 10 

Coccinea—Very fine; tubular flowers of waxy red; interior yellow 10 


Flamula—a luxuriant climber, with large clusters of small white 
sweet-scented flowers. ............... E 
‘*Virgin’s Bower,”’ (Virginiana)—A rapid climber (20 feet in a 
Season); flowers white and fragrant; dies down in winter and 
comes up in the spring. 


CYPRESS VIN E—Ipomcea Quamoclit. 


This is a most beautiful climber, with delicate, dark green, feath- 
ered foliage. and an abundance of bright star-shaped scarlet, rose 
and white blossoms, which, in the bright sunlight, present a 
mass of beauty. Planted by the side of a veranda, tree or stakes, 
and trained properly. nothing is prettier. The seeds will sprout 
more readily if warm water is poured on the ground after sowing. 


White... .5c. Scarlet: . ..5. Mixed—Oz., 30c...... 5 


IVY LEAF—Fiery scarlet flowers; heart-shaped leaves ............ 5 
e@ 


COLEUS.~~~wre 


Beautiful ornamental foliaged plants, 
both for hot-houses and beddin 
out during the summer in shelterec 
places, not exposed too much to the 
sun. The broad, oblong, sligntly 
dentated leaves being of a deep- 
crimson brown color, edged with 
green and yellow, or salmon, or 
mottled in a picturesque manner. 


EXTRA FINE HYBRIDS—A mixture 
made up of the finest and showy st 
varieties possible to oblain from spec- 
ial growers.... Rakai thecha a skis vo 15 


FINE QUALITY MIXED HYBRIDS.. 10 


NEW LARGE LEAVED, ‘‘FRINGED 
COLEUS’’—The leaves are extreme- 
ly large and superbly variegated, 
deeply cut, lacininted and fr nged. 
The colors and markings are new 


and fine LOS arb lias Wa eas Wells 15 
COCCINEA INDICA. 
(Scarlet Fruited Ivy Leaved Climber.) 

A handsome climber, with ivy-like foliage, flowering the first sea- 
son if started early; beautiful, smooth. glossy leaves, snow- 
white, bell-shaped flowers, and brilliant carmine fruit; half- 
hardy perennial; ten feet ba shel ph tt Pte sg tere RA eta bne AF 10 


Very pretty free-flowering annuals, blooming in whorls and several 
whorls around each flower stem; 1 to 2 feet. 
Collinsia, Mixed— All varieties and colors...............0..00.02005. 5 


CINERARIA. 


A favorite free-flow- 
ering greenhouse 
plant of wondrous 
beauty, with flow- 
ers of great rich- 
ness and diversity 
of color; it blooms 
during the winter 
and spring months 
and can be planted 
out in summer. 
They thrive bestin 
a mixture of loam 
and peat. 

LARGE FLOWER- 
ING HYBRIDA— 
Choicest prize va- 
rieties mixed 25 

LARGE FLOWER- 
ING—Second qual 
ity. Very good 15 

DOUBLE LARGE 
FLOWERING — 
Choicest Mixed, 
from finest double 
flowers ...... 25 


=S>_- 


CINERARIA. 


~ 2 CONVOLVULUS MINOR. ~ = 
(Dwarf or Bush Morning Glories,) 


Beautiful and showy plants, produe- 
ing an abundance of richly colored 
flowers, and in fine weather the 


flowers remain open all day. They 
bloom from July until autumn. 
Hardy annual. 

AUREUS SUPERBUS — Very large 


golden yellow flowers; 6 feet high. 10 
Crimson Violet—Richest crimson vio- 
let, white throat, yellow eye—Oz.20 5 
Splendens—Rich indigo blue, white 
center, yellow throat Ee eee 
Choice Minor, Mixed—Many varie- 
bles..../...) ; pe Oz.,15e. 5 
Mauritanicus—A_ beautiful trailing 
lant, very useful for hanging bas- 
cets. Bears profusely handsome 
blue flowers with white throat..... 10 


CONVOLVULUS MAJOR, CLIMB- 
ERS—(See Morning Glory.) 


COSMOS—(\HYBRDUS.) 


Of very rapid growth and makes large 
bushes fully five feet high, which 
are a mass of elegant foliage. From 
september until severe frost plants 
are covered with hundreds of showy 
blossoms two inches in diameter. 
The flowers are borneon long stems, 
are white, flesh-color, charming 
light pink and deep rose, each with 
a bright yellow center. Both foli- 
age and flowers are excellent for 
houquets and vases. They are easily 
raised from seed. and can be trans- 
planted or grown from cuttings. INS 

COSMOS, FINEST MIXED HYBRIDS RN 

PEARL WHITE—Large. pure white y 
flowers: very beautiful; valuable 
for florists Wise otis 

PURE PINK—Large flowers of deli- 
eate pink as : = 

NEW YELLOW DWARF-—A distinct variety, which blooms all 
summer and fall; flowers sulphur yellow; about two feet high . 10 

MAMMOTH PERFECTION (‘‘Giants 
of California’’)— The flowers are 
double the size of any Cosmos yet 
offered—4 to 5 inches across—and 
of splendid substance; will last 
two weeks if placed in water as 
soon as cut. 

Giant: Pink 03.50... hee ee: a LO. 

Pure White. ...... eed) 


Giant Mixed—10c. or 3 for 25c. 


CENTRANTAUS. 


The flowers are small and borne in 
clusters on light green, almost 
transparent stems. They form 
beautiful masses or borders, and 
are excellent for bouquets or other 
floraj-work. Hardy antral. 


MiIXeeeCOlONS, 3). Arist etre seems 


CONVOLVULUS MINOR. 


COSMOS. 


70 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


eolor. 


nials. The seec 


NEW MARGARET CARNATION, 


seNEW MARGARET CARNATIONS. + 


They Bloom in about Four Months after Sowing the Seed. The 
flowers are of perfect form, large and very sweet scented. The bril- 
liant colors range through many beautiful shades of red, pink, 
white, variegated, etc. What is of special value, the calyx never 
bursts. Those sown in spring commence flowering in early sum- 
mer, and continue 10 bloom in profusion until cheeked by frost, 
when they can be potted and taken in the house and will flower 
all winter, though, if intended specially for winter flowering, it 
will be better to sow later in the season. The plants are abundant 
bloomers, quite dwarf, much branched, compact and robust in 


habit, stands upright without support. Mixture of choicecolors | 10 
White Margaret— Extra fine, and produces nearly true from seed.. 15 
Giant Margaret—4 new, and very fine large flowering strain ...... 25 

St DA HLTA S,. ———- e-. 

Many people are not aware that Dahlias from seed sown in spring 
will bloom beautifully the first summer, aud give good satisfac- 
tion. From one ortwo papers of seeds many plants can be raised, 
which will be of the greatest variety of colors, fully equal to 
many of the finest named sorts. Seed germinates quickly and 
easily, and plants grow rapidly. We would advise starting seed 
under glass, aud transplanting to the garden in good rich soi] the 
last of May, where they will grow with surprising rapidity, and 
bloom before you are aware of it. When not convenient to sow 
under glass, sow in open ground as soon as the weather permits. 

Double Large Flowering—Extra choice mixed, from select flowers 
only . Bonk eee quiere aps; St aareyen sidttute 10 

Double Pompon (Bouquet)—Extra choice mixed, from select flowers 10 

Cactus Dahiia—Distinct and beautiful; worthy of general cultiva- 
LIGDRUEIMERE OIMIMOM eee Ne 5... «108 lo felasitehed Gia htt nic, cauiypas hore avietamreeras 10 

Dwarf Cactas—WNew, Very fine....... cece ci teet ote este cena cue ne dlals 10 

=f 
Single Flowered, 
Mixed Colors- 
Flowers large, 
perfectly star- 
shaped, form- 
ed of broad 
petals. They 
¥ grow and bloom 
oy very soon from 
j at OT Nepal Ee 5 
é Striped and Spot- 
ted—New and 
very beautiful 
with finely cut 
® foliage and 
Mlarge single 
PAB flowers of per 
fect form and 
. brilliant. colors. 
DOUBLE DAHLIA. MAXEG Nigesee 5 

Intense Scarlet, New—Single, and a beauly......... (wine Pe ps 5 

Tom T umb, New—Very dwarl, only about twelve inches high and 
twenty-four inches across. Splendid colors......... Pee teae 10 

Livingston’s Mixture—Of many colors and kinds. 2 pks., 25c..... 15 


CARNATIONS AND PICOTEES.—(PINKs.) 


The most magnificent of all the pink family, and are general 
favorites for their delicious fragrance and richness of 
Seed may be sown under glass in spring, or in the 
open ground; PE during winter; half hardy peren- 
we offer has been imported from the best 
sources in Europe, and will produce many splendid noy- 
elties in double and semi-double flowers. 
arnations and Picotees—Stage-Flowers, all classes, extra 
fine mixed—Of unrivaled quality, and certain to give great 
satisfaction to the most critical. 2 
Riviera Market—Of rapid growth 
and a splendid strain of perpet- 
ual Carnations, producing a 
large per cent. of double flow- 
ers, Many fine colors, including 
yellow grounds .. 
Perpetual or Tree—Fine for win- 
ter flowering. 


Red Grenadin—Habit dwarf and 
compact; brilliant double sear- 
let? avery. carlyfeicee. eee 

White Grenadin— Double early 
flowering; snow-white........... 15 

Finest Mixed—Saved from finest 
double named flowers. ......-.... 

Fine Double Mixed—A small per- 
centage will come single....... 10 ; 

Early Flowering Vienna—For open ground culture; choice double mized, all colors. 10 


Double Choice 


CARNATION PICOTEE. 


»2332 COCKSCOMB—( Celosia. eee 


Highly ornamental plants producing crested heads of flowers re- 
sembling a cock’s comb. Flowers are of many colors and shapes, 
but the scarlet and crimson are the most brilliant and rich. 
Showy plants may be raised from seed planted in os ground in 
May. Oftener they are transplanted, or shifted, the larger and 
more beautiful they grow. Should be3ft.apart. Tenderannual. 

New Japan—The combs are delicately cut, while the colors are the 


brightestamariaplerss see: «os cle pil ye eskle ine Asale’s sigelay as Scere Riya 5 
Giant Empress—Grows about two feet high, has bright crimson 
combs, dark foliage, very beautiful...........-...++.2+.0-eeseneeee 
Queen of the Dwarfs—It grows only 8 inches high, combs 7 to 10 
inches across, of perfect form and of brilliant dark searlet....... 10 
Glasgow Prize—Very dwarf; immense crimson combs; makes a 
fine border and excellent pot plant. One foot..................... 5 
Golden Beauty—Golden yellow combs: plauts only one foot....... 5 
Tall—Extra Fine Mixed 10¢. Very Good Mixed...... 5 
Dwarf—Choice mixture of all sorts and colors..........:-.......... 5 


HIN 


K N \ 

ee DATURA.e 
(Trumpet Flower.) 

An attractive plant with large foli 
age and a vigorous growth, pro- 
ducing a succession..of large, 
trumpet-shaped flowérs, larger 
than a Calla Lily and haying a faint 
perfume. Two and a half feet. 

Cornucopia—Horn of Plenty—Plant of 
robust habit, and, while not so hardy, 
assumes the proportions of a good- 
sized shrub in a single season. The 
flower is immense, often 10 inches 
long and 5 inches wide at the mouth, 
and conical, having three cones, one 
within the other, each with spreading, 
Wavy margins. Color is fine purple- 
white, the former predominating out- 
side, and the latter within the throat 


and tube of the flower fe 
Fastuosa— Fine double, mixed colors...... 5 
Wrightii— White and lilae flowers 5 
Double Golden— Yellow: fragrant .....5 
Double White. 5c. Double Purple... 5 


gp ipo 


PRM aN 7 oy, 
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~¥ 6 


DIANTHUS 


CHINA AND JAPAN.—Beautiful class of hardy pinks that flower freely the first season. 
Double varieties produce flowers as large as Curnation or Picotee. 


six inches apart. If not kept too warm are useful house plants. 


annuals that bloom the second season also if not allowed to bloom too freely the first. 


-+++ DOUBLE ANNUAL VARIETIES. «+++ 


Chinensis (China or India Pink)—Superb varieties, double, mixed. 
Ounce, 30c. 


wn 


marked with white and black colors; rich and beautiful 
Iimperials (Double Imperial Pink)—Choice colors mixed........... 5 
Alba Flore-Pleno (Snowball)—Double white, fringed flowers; fine. 5 
Mourning Cloak (White Frill —A splendid variety, with very 

double large flowers, of rich purple maroon. almost black, each 

petal edged with a margin of pure white; distinct; very fragrant 5 


The Bride (Little Gem)—A charming new white with rich purple 


Oz.,75¢e. 5 


CEMDEr 5. VCTY PIOUS vi ete . ee aie CE oe eee ay ew os [Se Bribe pig. 13) 
Laciniatus (Double Fringed Japan)—Magnificent flowers, very _ 
largé, petals deeply serrated aud beautifully striped Erorvee hes 
Fireball— Densely double dark blood-red flowers; extra fine...... 5 


10c.; regular pkt. 5 


Sow ina hot-bed, transplanting dwarf varieties 
3 Hardy 
One foot high. 


e———_ SINGLE ANNUAL VARIETIES.——e 


Crimson Bell—Very large, single, brilliant dark red flowers. ... 5 
Eastern Queen—Magnificent single flowers, two to four inches 
across. Most splendidly striped and stained............... 5 
Hedewigii, Mixed—F lowers 3 inches across; rich, beautifuleolors 5 
Laciniatus, Mixed — Flowers very large, sometimes three inches 
in diameter; petals very deeply tringed and beautifully colored 5 
SALMON QUEEN—A most beautiful new Single Pink: the tints 
are distinct from all others; of the inost brilliant salmon color 


PLUMARIUS, Double—large flowering; fringed; many colors. 10 

NEW PERPETUAL—Very beautiful, sweet scented, double, semi- 
double and single flowers in a great range of colors..............- 

GARDEN, OR CLOVE-SCENTED PINKS (Hortensis Varieties)— 
Beautiful double. Mixed colors . 5 spats SCR RTO 5 


Double, Mixed —Many choice kinds. Large Pkt., 


DOUBLE DAISY. 
(BELLIS. ) 


A charming little plant for pots... § 
edgings and borders. Give it a 
cool, partially shaded place. Sow 
seeds very early. The flowers are { 2, 
abundant in early spring and may SS—e™ 
be made to flower later by the usé ¥ 
of water. Plants ean be removed § 
safely, even when in flower. - Ten- 
der perennial. Six inches. 


Double Mixed — Finest Ger- 


MMGSCCG Ss acest. . 10 
Double White—Very fine.. 10 DOUBLE DAISY. 
Longiellow—Very double dark pink flowers; of unusual size 10 
Snowball—A large and very double pure white daisy. Flowers on 
long stems; excellent for cutting................. van iad aia 10 


DRACZENA. 
(Club Palm.) 


Beautiful 
mental 


orna- 

leaved 
plants suitable 
for vases and 
house decoration 

Mixed — Splendid 
Sorts 4 PAL 


10 


ESCHSCHOLTZIA 


(California Poppies.) 


Summer-flowering annuals with very showy 
flowers. Sow where wanted to bloom, as 
they do not bear transplanting. Thin to6 
inches apart. The fine bushy plants grow 
about lfoot. Oneof the best garden plants 
and easily grown. The large. brilliant 
saucer-shaped flowers aré produced in great 

Ay profusion. 

Wp - ‘ Californica—Sulpbur; orange center. Single 5 

Mandarin—Large flowers of a bright scarlet; 


inner side rick orange. Single............. 5 
ESCHSCHOLTZIA. Finest Mixed Single—5c. Double Mixed 5 


DIGITALIS ‘“Poxglove’’ or ‘‘ Witches’ Fingers.’’ Orna- 

* mental hardy border plants, easy culture, 
having long spikes of showy flowers. 3 to 5 feet. Mixed Colors, 5 

Spotted Varieties—Very beautiful. Mixed............ the : 10 

Monstrosa, Mixed—Large spikes of novel and beautiful flowers.... 10 


EDEL WEISS. Gnaphalium Leontopodium—Famous and 
* 


true Edelweiss of the Alps. Flowers of a 
downy texture, pure white, star-shape; easily raised from seed,. 10 
EUTOCA Free-flowering; for beds, borders, etc.; excel- 
¢ lent for cutting. because a braneh placed in 
water will bloom many days, and is intense in color. Succeeds 
best in warm soil, not too rich. Hardy annual. 
Eutoca Viscida—Mixed (Colors: §. 2 soma sus nab <oale  oeseige’enicmun Seams 5 


EUPHORBIA, 


Strong growing an- 
nuals_ suitable 
for beds of tall 
growing plants 
or mixed border; 
the flowers are 
inconspicuous; 
the foliage, how- 
ever, is very or- 
hamental. 

Variegata— ( Snow 
on the Mountain)- 
Attractive  foli- 
age, veined and 
margined with 4 
white; 2 feet.... 5 

Heterophylla—' An- 
nial Poinsettia, 
Mexican Fire 
Plant, Painted 
Leaf )-An annual 
resembling in 
habit and color 
the beautiful hot 
house Poinsettia. 
Plants grow 2 to \ 
3 feet bigh, of bushy- 
like form, with smooth 
glossy green leaves, 
which, about midsum- 
mer become a beautiful 
orange scarlet, present- 
ing a striking and bril- 
liant appearance........10 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


72 

FERN. Too well known to need description.. They thrive best 
* in peaty, sandy soil and moist, shady positions in the 

garden in summer. The seed isa little slow to germinate. Sow very 

shallow, barely covering the seed with fine soil. ‘ 


Choice Mixed Maiden Hair varieties. — ..............,..... 15 
CHOICE MIXED—Fine collection.... 5 ca a ujete Me «ho <p 2 ae a 15 
FOUNTAIN PLANT. 

NEW PURPLE—Resembles a charming dwarf pampas grass, with 
most beautiful purple plumes. An elegant and graceful plant... 10 
FOUR O’CLOCK—( Marvel of Peru). 
Old-fashioned, but 


none the less beautiful. 
The plant is bushy, two 
feet high, and bears hun- 
dreds of flowers during 
thesummer. The flowers 
arefunnelshaped, white, 
red and striped; very fra- 
grant. Will grow in any 
good garden soil, from 
seed sown inopen 
ground. Hardy annual. 
Four O’Clock— Mixed 
Colors,ounce.. .15 5 
Varicgated—Gold 
striped foliage, bril- 
liantflowers,o0z.,20 5 
White Tom fhumb— 
A little beauty only 
tenineheshigh.... 5 
Tom Thumb, mixed 
—Handsome little 
dwarf bushy plants 
filled with imany-colored 
ALOWONS$ eshte hin. - see ve 5. 
Longiflora—Long, white 
is < very sweet flowers ........ 5 
Multiflora—One of the best, large violet flowers borne in bunches. 1¢ 
FREESIA Very easily grown bulbs which can be readily pro- 
* duced from seed. The flowers are pure white with 
yellow throat, and are exquisitely fragrant Refracta Alba........ 
FUCHSIA Fuchsias are as easily grown from seed as cuttings, 
* and from seed many new varieties are obtained. 
They will flower freely the first year in open ground, while the 
plants can_be taken in the house in the winter, where they flower 
still more freely. Finest Single and Double varieties, Mixed 


FORGET-ME-NOT—( Myosotis ). 


we The Forget-Me- Not is an old, favor- 


ite plant, bearing clusters of star- 
shaped, delicate blue flowers with 
white and yellow eyes. It flourishes 
best in a moist, shady situation, and 
is in constant bloom nearly the whole 
season. Blooms the first year from 
seed if sown early. Seed sown in au- 
tumn will sueceed best and flower in 
early spring. Hardy perennial. 

Alpestris—bright blue, free blooming...... 5 


Alpestris Alba—Pure white; %foot....... 5 
Victoria—Of bushy habit; covered with 

large, azure-blue flowers; very fine...... 0 

Victoria—New Rose................-.eeeeeee 10 

Grandiflora—New; large flowering; distinct and very fine.......... 5 
Dissitiflora—Compact habit: profuse early bloomer; large flowers 

of exquisite blue; an attractive bedding plant; % foot.......:.... 10 
Semperflorens—Charming dwarf variety; thrives in sun or shade: 

blooms from early to late with beautiful blue flowers ............. 5 


GLOBE AMARANTH. 


Annuals with bushy plants two feet high, bearing profusely ; an 
excellent everlasting or immortelle; also ornamental assummer bloom- 
ing plants; flowers globe-shape, white, purple, orange and variegated ; 
retain their shape and color for years; also good for cutting as fresh 
flowers. Also called ‘‘ Bachelor's Button.’ Mixed, Many Colors 5 
Dwarf Double, Mixed—Of very compact, dwarf habit, only a few 


inches high; pretty for pots or edging.............. 4p 
fad Magnificent plants with sword-like leaves and 
GLADIOLUS. long spikes of flowers of every conceivable color 
andshade. The variations are now numbered almost by thousands, each 
year bringing forth new and choice selections which have been pro- 
duced from seed Half hardy perennial. 
Splendid Mixture.............. Livingston’s Hybrids, Mixed. 10 


GILLA A familiar and popular garden plant with finely cut and 
* delicate foliage, producing dense globular heads of clus- 

tered blossoms. Foliage and flowers are both beautiful. Sow in masses 
early in spring in good soil. Hardy annual, 1 foot. Mixed Colors.. 5 
GLOXINIA The Gloxinia is a grand flower and makes a lovely 
* pot plant as easily grown and cared for as many of 

the common flowers. Wi:hout seeing them no one can appreciate their 
unrivaled beauty; they are of large size, beautiful shape and profuse 
bloomers, the colors ranging from pure white to dark blood red, pink 
lavender, indigo-blue, marbled and spotted. They will bloom in 
threc months from time of sowing seed, or in six weeks from time the 
4lry bulbs are planted. Flowers will Jast in water, when cut, two weeks. 
Our Splendid Mixture of best kinds is unsurpassed................ 25 


»33 GODETIA, «<« 


<¢= GOURDS. <= 

Small Ornamental Sorts—<A great vari- 
ety of curiously formed and marked fruit. 
The vines are of rapid growth and with 
luxuriant foliage, adapted for covering 

sereens and arbors; 10 to 15 feet high. 

Serpe UL eee like a serpent, chang- 

ing to a brilliant carmine when ripe. 
5 feet a ae 
Mixed—Many beautiful kinds. 0z.40c. 5 
For other varieties of Gourds see Vegetable List. 


GERANIUM. 


Zonale— Mixture of largest and finest 
SOLUS pe iete cela 
Variegated Leaved—Bronze, Gold, Tri- 
COlOWSOTES  etactesiicl in 
Apple Scented—Fragrant........ 
Double Varieties, Mixed 


25 
10 


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G YPSOPHILA. 


Small, fragrant flowers, borne on long, feathery stems. No flower 
adds more light and grace toa bouquet than this,and when oncegrown 
will be found indispensable. In bloom from July untilfrost Although 
not belonging to the immortelle class, the flowers dry finely and are 
desirable for winter bouquets. Hardy annuals. 

Elegans, Mixed—White and pink flowers. wa bicsoailiite stole. 5 
Muralis—Dwart, of compact growth; for edgings, one of the most 
charming and graceful; thrives anywhere. Pink flowers,6inches 5 


GAILLARDIA. 


Splendid bedding 
plants, remarkable for 
the profusion, size and 
brillianey of their flow- 
ers, continuing in bloom 
during summer aud au- 
tumn. 
Lorenziana—One of 

the most valuable 
annuals we have 
for cut flowers. 
Beautiful and dis- 
tinet in appear- 
. ance; flowers form 
in globular-shape 
and are borne on 
slender stems; fine 
ly fringed; early; 
continuesin bloom 

until frost. Mixed, 5 

Perennial-One of the 
most showy and 
perpetual bloom- 
ing plants. Many 
Colors Mixed ... 


GOURDS. 


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GAILLARDIA, 
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HELIANTHUS ( Sunflower). 


A well-known genus of most showy plants, remarkable for their 
stately growth and the brilliancy and size of their flowers; also said 
to absorb the miasma from the atmosphere, thereby being a fever and 
ague preventive. 

Mammoth Russian—Very large; single flower, 0z., 10¢.............. 5 
Minitura—A showy variety of dwarf branching habit; blooms pro- 


B feet. Filho ies éhe ce sce vee + = o IRRMU IRIS Sain iene MRICS otter 5 

Globe of Gold—Globe shape, extra double; large flowers very much 
resembling a fine yellow Dahlia. .....i05. 2... cee cw eee e eect e eee saees 5 

Nanus— Double dwarf, orange flowers; 4 feet.......-...-. 0. -.0. sc cess 5 

HUMULUS JAPONICUS—( Japan Hop). 

This new Japanese variety of Hop is asplendid annual climber for 
rapidly covering arbors, walls, terraces, ete. Japonicus...... 5 

New Variegated—Leaves beautifully variegated with white ...... 10 

HYACINTH BEAN—( Dolichos Lablab). 

A splendid annual climber, with abundant clustered spikes of pur- 
ple and lilae flowers, which are followed by exceedingly orna- 
mental seed pods. It is of rapid growth, climbing 20 feet ina 
season. Plant the seeds after the weather has become warm. 

Purple...... 5. White...... 5. Mixed: . 2.2.53 Ounce. 15. 

HONEST Y—( Satin Flower). 

Early, fine-flowering plant, bearing racemes of pretty, single purple 
flowers. The silvery seed pouches are curious and pretty, and de- 
sirable for house ornaments and working in with everlasting 
flowers'’:a hardy biennial. ent, ee on ees rae a & 


SELEGTED FLOWER SEEDS. 


73 


easiest 


bloom 


fer..; 


roon 


The Hollyhock, in its present state of perfee- 
tion, is very unlike its parent of olden time; 
For a background to a 


HOLL YHOCK. 


it now ranks with the Dahlia, Aster, ete. 
flower garden, perhaps no plant is so useful; the flowers are as 


double as a rose, of many shades of color. Hardy perennial: five 
feet high. The seed we offer of this handsome flower bas been 
saved from the best collections in Europe. 

SUPERB DOUBLE VARIETIES: 


PRAPOAWY Grd oes ees crite nc 10¢. Pinks pate ee eee 10 
Lemon Color Mee 10¢. Crimson .......5:..... 10 
Faust—Black edged with white..........., ...0....5.. iit! 10 
Chater’s Finest Mixed—Double varieties of greatest perfection.... 10 
Extra Choice—Double mixed, many kinds.,...... -....-6. 6. eseaes 

Good Mixture............. ssi Be AICP. Ah dk oe re fas 


~ e HELICHRYSUM Everlastings.) =~ 

Large, full, double, everlasting fiowers, of various colors, from bright 
ie low to scarlet, shaded and tipped, also pure white. Peeuliar- 
y desirable as dried specimens, and exceedingly handsome bou- 
quets may be formed of them for winter. if blossoms be gathered 
when on the point of expanding. Sow in spring iu any good 
garden soil, aud thin the plants to one foot apart each way. 
Hardy annual. 


Large Flowering Double Mixed.............. BEAR ES «S00 5 

Double Small Flowered, Mixed Colors—A rich mixture........... 5 

Dwarf Mixed—A mixture of dwarf kinds. AS 5 

ase HED YVSARUM— French Honeysuckle. aaa 

Handsome flowering plants, producing racemes of attractive pea- 
formed flowers It bears some resemblance to the Searlet Clover, 
but is a much bolder and handsomer flower, a desirable hardy 
perennial. 

Coronarium—F ine scarlet ....... 5e. White.. 5 


. s HELIOTROPE. + + 


Every one loves the delight- 
ful fragrance and beauty of 
the Heliotrope, but very 
few are aware of the fact 
that it ean be raised from 
seed as easily as Verbenas. 
Seed sown in open ground 
the plants will flower in 
August. whilea fine display 
can be had earlier by start- 
ing the seed in the house 
and setting out plants 
when the weather is warm. 


King of the Blacks—Very deep.... 10 
Boule de Neige—(Snowball) 10 
Dr. Livingston—Very fine dark sort 10 


Choice Mixed — Dark flowering 
J sorts, very fine.. LSU Muecte 5 
pe od Fine Mixture—Of light and dark 
. SHAKES oe oan. ES GEL PRR 5 
ueen Marguerite—Very large dark blue flowers, elegant .... 15 


ew Blue—Large blue flowers with white center, new and very fine 15 


e IMPATIENS —( Zanzibar Balsam.) e 


This plant is of compact, neat habit of growth, and almost a per- 
petual bloomer. Planted out in the open air at the end of June. it 
grows luxuriantly. flowers with the greatest profusion. A beautiful 
plant for window culture in winter. Tender perennial. One foot. 

Saltani—Bright TOKE. oo.) ceca sete vaca caales So cats ode abe basin 

Splendens—Bright rosy carmine, splendid,,,......-...-.ccceseeeeees 15 


wt & HIBISCUS. #2 


A branching plant of the 
eulture, 
rather pretty foliage, 
and large flowers. 
flowers are exceedingly 
showy, and continue to 
from 
October. Hardy annual. 
Two feet High. 

Africanus—F lowers cream 
yellow, with purple cen- 


Crimson Eye—One of the 
best plants of recent in- 
troduction, 
large white flowers have 
a So grimson center. f , 
Sueceeds anywhere and > \ Y phys 
blooms profusely from ~ WH i, QS 
seed the first season if 
sown early i a4 
Giant Yellow—A shrubby 
perennial 
6 to 9inchesin diameter. 
The color isarich deep 
eream with velvety ma- 
center. 
should be started early 

in the greenhouse or window, so as to set outside early in the season.......,.... 10) 


with 


with 


The 


June to 


The very 


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flowers 


Seed HIBISCUS, CRIMSON EYE. 


IPOMGGAS. Moon Flowers. 


¢ Brazilian Morning Glories, 


Climbers of rapid growth, with SSW i 
beautiful and varied flowers; for 
covering old walls, trellises, ar- N 
bors, or stumps of trees, they are f 
invaluable. 


Ipomcea Coccinea — Small scarlet 
flowers in profusion; also known 
asthe: Starpoma@ar ei. oe) 

Bona Nox—( Evening Glory)—Violet, 
large, fragrant flowers, expand- 
ing in the evening.......-........ ay 

Heavenly Biue — ( Rubro-Carulea)— 
Iinmense flowers of bright sky- 
blue. very beautiful...... Sty BO 

New Japanese Morning Glories — 
Some have silvery-white, marbled 
foliage, and all with large 
trumpet-shaped flowers, beauti- 
fully margined, of various colors; 
mixed, all colors. Oz., 40¢e....... 10 

Brazilian Morning Glory—(Sefosa)-- 
Flowers 3 inehes or more across, 
of a beautiful rose color, borne 
in large clusters very freely from 

Leaves 8 to 12 inches across. 


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; 


a 


Sys 


MOON FLOWER, 
Asa quick growing 


space in a few weeks’ time. 

ing trees. porches, ete. 
Mixed—Al]ll colors. Per 0z., Codes rp : 
Noon Day Glory—(Sinuwala —A lovely climber, vines slender, leaves 

distinet from others being deeply cut, flowers opens bell-shaped, 

white with red throats. Flowers open in the morning and close 

at night. Sow seed early after soaking in warm water until they swell... 10: 


LEARI—‘‘ Blue Dawn Flower’’—This isa grand companion to the 
White Moon Flower. It has a lovely satin blue flower with crim- 
son bars. Planted with the Whi'e the effect is great. Of easy 
eulture outside and a grand greenhouse climber............. 10; 


MOON FLOWER—White Seeded |\Ipomca Noctiflora, or Grandi- 
flora Alba)—The varicty most generally grown, being larger in 
flower, firmer in texture, and of sweeter odor than the common 
black seeded variety. It bears in greatest profusion its lovely im- 
mense white flowers, five to six inches in diameter. with a five- 
pointed star in the center; the flowers open at dusk, or earlier on 
cloudy days, at which time they are deliciously fragrant. To ob- 
tain the best results, start early in the house and set out as early 
as safe in the spring; usually they begin to flower early in Aug- 
ust, the vines are nightly covered with flowers emitting a rie 
odor. If planted in rich ground, in a sunny situation, the vines 
attain a height of 25 feet inaseason. Oz., 60C...........-26.05-5- 10 

MOON FLOWER —New Cross-Bred, or Hybrid—Of great value for 
the North. as it is in full bloom fully one month earlier than the pre- 
ceding, and while not quite so large as white-seeded, yet they are 
very numerous. It is of luxuriant growth. Flowers pure white, 
large and fragrant. Both foliage and flower vary in form on dif- 
ferent plants, some being scalloped, others round, and others five- 
pointed or star shaped: the foliage also varies from the original 
shape to oak-leaved and heart-shaped. It grows with great rapid- 
ity to a height of 50 feet; the bright green foliage makes an ad- 
mirable shade for verandas and arbors. Oz., 60c...... sonlO 


ICE PLAN ] . A-singular looking plant with thick. fleshy 
ees §leayes, Which have the appearance of being 
covered with crystals of ice. 


Start early in pots, and transplant 
into light, sandy soil in a warm situation. 


ender annual. 
Ice Plant—(Mesembrianthemum Crystallinum)........-.----- of ee 


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-+++ JOB’S TEARS—(Cotx Lachryme.)+.++- 


An ornamental grass which, when dried and tastefully arranged 
with everlasting flowers makes an attractive winter bouquet. 
Half hardy annual. One to two feet....... 


KENNILWORTH IV Y—'Linaria 


+A hardy and pretty little climber for covering rock-work, and very 
useful for hanging baskets, vases, etc. Hardy perennial. . 


evavey LARKSPUR— Delphinum.)-a»~3d~=D 


The Larkspur is one of the handsomest and most useful of all 
plants, and will bloom in the dryest season with surprising per 
sistence. The brillianey of some of the colors is unsurpassed, 


HARDY ANNUAL SORTS: 
‘Lustrous Carmine -(Slfock-Flowered)—Very fine indeed...... SEAS 
Double Dwarf Rocket—Grows 12 inches; 12 good kinds mixed.... 
Rocket Tall Double—linest inixed ... 
Tall Stock Flowered—Spikes of double flower: 
very beautiful and the best for florists; two feet high; branching. 
Several of the brightest and best colors mixed LEE 
‘Double Emperor—Compact and profuse bloomer, having erect 
spikes of pertectly double flowers, which, in a dried state. are 
fine for winter bouquets. Mixed colors. 


HARDY PERENNIAL SORTS: 
‘Elatum Hybridum—Ilas hairy petals in the center, and a fancied 
resemblance to a bee! Five feet high: .:.- -............. 
‘Grandifiorum Album—Large double whith flowers. 4 feet high.. 
‘Formosum—Rich blue and white. Three fect....................... 


LUPINUS — Sun Dials.) 


Profuse flowering ornaineutal plants, producing graceful spikes of 
rich and varied colored flowers; useful for beds and mixed borders. 
Must be sown where they are to grow, as they do not bear trans- 
planting. 1% to3feet.. Annual Varieties—Finest mixed....... 


L YCHNIS But few plauts produce such bright bloom and 
* 


so continuous; hardy perennials, but bloom 
the first seasou from seed. 
Haageana—Large scarlet blossoms. One foot high.......-....-..... 
‘Grandiflora Giant—Immeuse scarlet flowers. ‘Three feet......... 
LOBELIA Exceedingly pretty, profuse blooming plants 
: * of great value to the Hower garden ; their del- 
icate drooping habit, and profusion of charming little flowers, 
render them ornamental. Annual Sorts. 
Goldelse—New golden yellow foliage and deep azure blue flowers, a 
charming beauty. 
Crystal Palace —(ompact. 
earpet bedding........ eer 
Emperor William—A very fine compact; intense blue flower; one 
(PONT AS A i aise Bc ee er 
White Gem—Compact. Pure white. 
Royal Purple—lark stalks; deep blue flowers; distinct white eye. 
Finest Mixed, Compact Varieties aH dee 
“Gracilis—Fine for hanging baskets, vases, etc.; light blue: trailing. 


LEPTOSIPHON. A hardy dwarf annual of the easiest cul- 


4 : ture for masses and marginal Jines in beds. 
6 to S inches high. 


Finest Mixed.... 

LANTANA Popular free-flowering and very rapid growing 

¢ plants with large flower heads of various colors 

which emit a powerful aromatic perfume and are continually 

ehanging their color. The plants form bushes, during the sammer 

are completely loaded with blossoms, succeeded by berries, which 

when ripe, tarn a deep blue. Start plants in the house or hot- 

bed; protect form frost; tender perennial. 
‘Finest French Varieties—Mixed........... 


MIGNONETTE. 


A well-known plant producing 
dense, semi-globular heads of 
very fragrant flowers, borne on 
spikes 3 to 8 inches long. In 
bloom nearly the whole season. 
If sown at intervals during the 
spring and early summer it will 
bloom. until killed by frost: 
sown in autumn will bloom 
early in spring: bardy annual; 
perennial if protected. 1 foot. 


Reseda Odorata (Sweet Mig- 
nonette)—Well-known fragrant, 
hardy annual ..Oz., 15¢. 


Parson’s White—Robust habit; 
Pureiwhite Se We siheiss Oz., 40c. 
Improved Victoria Red—l perfect 
biauty in every respect Grows 
E about six inches high. Beauti- 
MIGNONETTE. ful pyramidal spikes of regular 
form, pretly brilliant red flowers, dark glossy green foliage 
Miles’ Spiral—Untirely distinct from the older varieties, 
grower ad most abundant bloomer 
Grandiflora—Large flowers ABMAN tint: ..0z., 15¢, 
Golden Queen—line; flowers of a golden hue. Oz., 30e. 
Machet—Plant dwarf and vigorous, of good habit, producing many 


A strong 
Oz , 20c. 


large spikes of very sweet-scented flowers...... ‘ . .02., BOC. 
GOLDEN MACHET—New— Fine golden yellow flowers; large spikes 
Gabriele—Very fine large spikes of red flowers........-.-... 0z., 50e. 


..02., 25e. 


MOON FLOWER—See Ipomea. 


10 


10 


MINA LOBATA A rapid and luxuriant climber for trel- 
¢ lises, arbors, ete. Flowers tube-like. and 

borne 15 to 25 in number on graceful, drooping spikes from bot- 
tom to top of plant; bright red, changing to orange then cream. 
Tenderannuals. Start early in pots. 15 to 20 feet. Lobata..... 
Mina—Sangulnea—A most beautiful annual climber; an improve- 
ment over Lobata, flowers earlier... ..........0.-ececccsceceesncces < 


MARIGOLD. 


A well-known magnilicent 
plant with handsome 
flowers of rich and beau- 
tiful colors, and neat, 
compact green foliage, 
producing a splendid ef- 
fect in almost any siftua- 
tion. The African is the 9 
taller and more striking 
in large beds and shrub- 
bery borders, while the & 
French fills in front, or is 
used in small beds, Half - 
hardy annual. : 


Legion of Honor— ‘ ‘Little 
Brownie’’—This is the 
prettiest and handsomest 
of all dwarf Marigolds. 
They bloom from the be- i t are 
ginning of Summer until MARIGOLD, ‘‘LEGION OF HONOR. 
late in the fall. Flowers are single, a most beantiful rich golden 
yellow marked with large blotches of velvety-brown. 1 foot..... 

Tall African—Mixed—Two feet high.’.............0.-.....-...-.00 00) 

French Dwarf—Mixed—They form low, compact bushes with 
masses of fine very double flowers; one foot. .... 

Eldorado—Immense double flowers, all shades of yellow... 

Gold Striped—Deep red, striped golden yellow.....-.............+++ 


OS MORNING GLORY. 


(Convolvulus Major.) 


The best known and most popular an- 
nual climber we possess, growing 
30 to 50 feet high; seeds germinate 
so readily that they can be grown 
in the garden any place where the 
plants are needed. Furnish support 
early. 

A Splendid Mixture of Choicest 


Kinds—Many bright colors. Lb., 

75¢.; 4 1b., 25¢e.; 02z.,; 10¢.. 224.2: .. 53 
White. .5. Blue. .5. Striped 
Rose....... 5 Blood Red...... 


NEW DOUBLE FLOWERING—Very 
rapid climbers; flowers mostly 
double, semi-doubie and a few may 

< come single. Colors, blue, white, 

MORNING GLORY. spotted, crimson, elc.............-.. 

Variegated Leaf Morning Glory — (/pomoa Marmorala) — Foliage 
beautifully striped and variegated : flowers of various colors... 

New Japanese—See Ipomcea, page 73 

or Dwarf or Bedding Morning Glories see Convolvulus Minor. 


MUSA ENSETE—(Abyssinian Banana Plant.) 


Strikingly effective as single specimens upon the lawn, as well asin 
clumps or masses Its rapidity of growth is astonishing; if the 
seed is sown early in the house, they will attain aheightof 10to12 
feet the first summer. Planted inatuband given an oceasional 
application of liquid mantre and watered sparingly, they attain 
a gigantic size the second season, The leaves are magnificently 
long, broad and massive, of a beautiful bright green. Musa.... 


MATRICARIA -\FEVERFEW.) 


Free-flowering herbaceous plants, succeeding in any garden soil; 
fine for bedding or pot-culture; hardy annual. 

Crispa Alba Plena—Very handsome double white flowers; dense and 
pretty curled foliage, like parsley ; fine for ribbon beds. Sinches 

Capensis fl. pl.—Double white flowers, splendid for bouquets, etc.. 


MAURANDIA Beautiful, rapid, 

¢ slender growing 
plants, blooming profusely until late 
in the autumn; also fine for the conser- 
vatory or greenhouse; if desired for the 
house take up before approach of frost. 
A half-hardy perennial, flowering the 
first season if sown early. One of the 
most popular climbers. 10 feet. 

Mixed, Choicest Kinds......... 


MIMULUS (Monkey Flower.) 


Showy, profuse flowering plants, com- 
prising numerous varieties with white, 
sulphur, and yellow grounds, spotted 
with crimson, scarlet and pink; fine for 
greenbouse or moist, shady situations; 
half-hardy perennials; blooms the first 
year from seed if sown early. Seed is very small and should be 
covered yery slightly. Tigrinis—Fine Mixed spotted yarieties. 

Moschatus—(Musk Plant)—Fine for hanging baskets, etc.; small 
yellow flowers; the thin delicateleaves emit a pleasant musk odor 


MAURANDIA. 


10 
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grog 


10 
10 


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SELEGTED FLOWER SEEDS. 


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NASTURTIUMS. 


DWARF OR TOM THUMB VARIETIES—-( Tropxolum Minor.) 
The improved dwarf varieties are among the most popular as well as useful of all 
annuals for bedding, massing, etc., owing to their compact growth, richness of 
color, and profusion of blooming. 


About one foot high. 


Aurora—l)eep chrome yellow, lower petals blotched King of Tom Thumbs—lInteunse scarlet flowers, dark 
ayy vb arg as Ue EK CLE AR RSV AIT IS Pe fUGy Relks (5 foliage.. ! j Oz., 25c. 5 
auty—Yellow, striped red.............. Oz.,20c. 5 . saa SETAE +8 ja 
RE te Ga crimson, bronze and yellow. : eter euert aaah n yellow, que piety On. D5e. 5 
Crystal Palace—Sulphur, maroon gpots....... 0 .............-- Oz.,20c. 5 | Pearl—Creamy white... teeta »-02., 200. 5 
Cloth of Gold—Scarlet flowers, yellok Soliage veces seaeees.Oz., 25e. 5 | PRINCE HENRY—New and novel. Flowers bril- 
DWARF MIXED-— Many fine kinds Lb., $1.40; 44 1b., 40c.; liant golden yellow, spotted scarlet, tipped with 
oz., 15ce.. Ab ERA R GEE ES Se RRR TO, 5 ROR EOL 5 wine red.. sy Oz., 30c. 5 
Empress of India—Dark tinted leaves and crimson flowers.. Oz., 25c. 5 | Ruby King—Light ruby red, and distinct foliage 
A Golden King—Brilliant yellow...... 0 ok. eee Oz., 20¢. 3 OO BOC aPU NL tA mat 5 
. King Theodore—Bluish green foliage, flowers velvety crimson........ 5 | Spotted King—Dark leaves handsome......Oz., 25e. 5 
ws NEW TOM THUMB LILLIPUT = Seec 
A grand variety of charming colors, and extra large beautiful flowers. ‘‘Gay and Festive ’’—Mixtwe......... Lb., $1.75; 14 Ib., 50c.; 0z., 25ce. 10 
_ LOBB’S CLIMBING NASTURTIUM. TALL OR CLIMBING VARIETIES. 
As easily grown as the common Tall Nasturtiums, but the brill- Beautiful and luxuriant annual climbers for verandas, trellises, 
iance and profusion of blooming of the Lobbianum varieties ete., of easiest culture. They are profuse bloomers until 
render them superior for greenhouse or conservatory decora- killed by frost. Stands heat and drouth without the slightest 
tion in winter; also for trellises, arbors, vases, etc., in sum- effect. The seed pods can be gathered while green and ten- 
mer. Ten to fifteen feet. OZ. PKT. der, for pickling. Six to ten feet. OZ. PRT. 
Asa Gray—Cream white, blotched crimson maroon............. Dee CLA MNSOM cman oyna = PASE OuEe yore cate ae 20 5 
Brilliant—Rich bright searlet ........ cB 03 ES PL «dtu eA ota ees il] (eT (2 bea! ante INERT Rae ORIAD Sane HT Sy baeter AS EE 20 5 
Giant of Battles—Sulphur spotted red....... ©. ..........5. 5 | King Theodore............ : ROWE Sh Stott mA te canes OF 
King of the Blacks—Deepest brown...........---.02.-.25 seeiee GY ff QURAN: Canon ie De SFO OA eOY Bi NIAREA RAT Abels SECCHUG dritc Coben 20-5 
Btrcifer—Darky SCATICE. <.....0)2 05 ocec no dott via litres BIRT RTERTS SMaainLSs -nhds Hoe 5 | Scarlet... RBS TA CEE: OCICS TERS See CE ee he eo Blo cieser 20 «5 
Spitfire—Fine crimson. as THA » abigttre MeN slaawearts Ed 5 ef TOT) VG aS ele Tee Ce en dan APEISe 6 HBBdrroR timc aurea 20 5 
LOBB’S MIXED—Many colors, including the above and others; Wellasy OPOLted CHIMiSOMNe. .....6 0. een > cr ecedsonniers 24 Jeet) 
PRTC EL EIG EL OS ec co esascie ok ee Pj te ea co osm n etn oe oR I 4% lb., 50c.; 15 5 | Striped Scarlet............ 20 5 


New Climbing Hybrid Nasturtiums—A new race obtained by a 


Scarlet and Gold—(New)—Foliage bright yellow; flowers sear- 


French specialist. Dark colored foliage, the flowers are richer It inss hfe ae & SA ARO RTS ARACHIS RIC any ACME ee eee 20 5 
and colors more varied than other classes, 0z., 25¢.; 4% 0z., 15¢.; 25, 10 | TALL KINDS—Extra Mixed............Lb., $1.25; 4% lb., 40¢.; 15 5 
A very pretty, large, flowering tobacco. An | A most interesting and well-known 
NICOTIANA. effective plant for groups. Half hurdy annual. PASSION FLOWER. order of climbers of rapid growth, 
Affinis—Rosy blush; produces freely; sweet scented, large star- with singular large flowers, well adapted to house culture in winter: 
shaped white flowers. Three feet.o: . oi jicccate co ten. ecto te omtine es 5 or for training over porches, ete., orin sunny positions in the open 
Solossea—New giant: immense foliage. Five to six feet............ 15 ; ground in summer. aus ke as ewe of Nes date blue 10 
p " qs ncarnata—(‘' May Pops’’)—This singular and beautiful climber will 
NIGELLA— (Love in a Mist, or Devil in the Bush.) flower the first ee from seed, and it is a remarkably pretty 
A compact, free-flowering plant, with finely ¢ut foliage, curious vine. Flowers 2 to 3 inches across, flesh white with purple rays; 
looking flowers and seed pods; of easy culture in any garden soil. these are followed by beautiful golden edible fruits. The plants 
Hardy annual. Damascena—Mixed, blue and white; 1 foot....... 5 ean be potted for winter degmat ony RR. Ne 0s glee > 10 
ic r= : i A popular and most beautiful and attrac- 
NEMOPHILA—' Love Grove.) aa Ha ti devon at PENTSTEMON. ee hardy plant.."Bears long, graceful 
asecure place in the heart of every lover of flowers. Of dwarf, spikes of rich-colored flowers of white, pink, scarlet and blue, 
spreading habit; well adapted for border or potculture. Flowers beautifully spotted and marked; will blogm in June the first 
are finely colored, blotched and spotted. Quite apt to sport into season if sown early in March and planted ot in May; half hardy 
an endless variety of shades. Hardy annual. Six inches. perennial: 2to 3 feet. Large Hehe tee tee Ee ty aricel 10 
; Bs > ; 5 a weri arieties. 
Fine Mixed—All colors ee ty Shui GiuLL dO here 5 | PYRETHRUM —(Feverfew.) oVhaable batts hordes 
CENOTHERA—( Evening Primroses, or Sun Drops.) plants throwing up numerous stems about 2 feet high, each sur- 
Large showy flowers of various colors; hardy annual. Fine mixed 5 mounted with large flowers 3.or4 inches across, of colors, such as 
Viexican Primrose........ ..........2. .--.-. pee.) Bay ihe ayeliavel LO Tose, flesh, pink, crimson, ete. Remain in bloom a long time. 
Pretty little half-trailing t! fe Baneine bas Single Large Flowering Hybrids—Mixed. .................. 2.05, 10 
OXALIS. evly Atte Dali-traiing annual, tor banging bas Double Large Flowering Hybrids—Mixed. . Be ae 8 25 
a ~, kets, vases, rockwork and edgings, flowering in pro- Roseum—(Persian Insect Powder)—Rose color; one foot ie 10 
fusion, six to nine inches. Mixed—Annual sorts.................. 10 | Yellow Foliage Sorts for Bedding—Dwarf growing plants exten- 
PERILL A, A very fine and dark ornamental-leaved annual. sively used for ribbon and carpet bedding: the plants grow about 
* Has a broad, serrated leaf of a purplish mulberry 10 to 12 inches high, with bright yellow foliage. These are usual- 
color; 18 inches or more in height. Very desirable for center of ly grown as annuals, although they are perennials. 
bed of ornamental leaved plants; also for a low screen or hedge. Aureum Golden Feather)—Foliage deeply cut and fringed; a rich 
MMMISIONESIS o 00 foe ce dac Seat acne nee eaink eeiacaee caesar ese? edhe s'errsc 5 | golden yellow color; 12 inches...... Sart aecteaes : as 5 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


HESE charming favorites are very much improved in size, shape 
and color, and no flower is more popular with florists and ama- 
teurs, giving abundanceof bloom until after severe frosts, endur 
ing our hard winters with safety, and greeting us in the earliest 

spring with a profusion of bright blossoms. It will flower better in the 
middle of summer if planted where it is somewhat shaded from thesun, 
and furnished with a good supply of water, butin almost any situation 
will give fine flowers in the spring and autumn. Pansy seed may be 
sown in the hot-bed or open ground: if sown in the spring get in as 
early as possible, so as to have the plants in bloom during the early 
rains; they are easily transplanted. Seeds sown in a cool place in June 
or July, and watered until up, will produce fall flowering plants; if 
sown in October they will flower in early spring. To have good flow- 
ers the plants should be vigorous and make a rapid growth. Young 
plants give the largest flowers. 

Our Pansy Seed is the Best to be obtained. This favorite flower is 
One of our specialties, and the following varieties and mixtures are 
secured from special Pansy Growers in the United States, England, 
France, Germany and elsewhere, regardless of cost. We do not hesitate 
to recommend them with the greatest of coufidence to florists haying 
the most critical trade. No one can offer better stock, ALTHOUGH THEIR 
PRICES MAY BE HIGHER. At the prices quoted we give liberal size 
packets, according to the quality of the seed. 


LIVINGSTON’S FANCY MIXTURE—Sced saved from largest flow- 
ers of most perfect form, richest colors and first-class in all 


points. Universally admired and sure to please all lovers of 
choice, large and faney Pansies. 3 packets for60e ......... > PAS) 
Empress Pansies—We have secured, direct from the originator, a 
noted Pansy specialist of England, a few packets of this extraor- 
dinary fine ‘‘make-up”’ which has carried off more prizes than 
any other shown at the many critical exhibitions in that country. 25 
Giant Trimardeau— Flowers of enormous size. An altogether distinct 
and beautiful new race, ihe flowers of which are larger than any 
hitherto produced. Each flower is marked with three large 
blotches or spots, and the plants are of compact growth and pro- 
duce an endless variety of beautiful shades. ALED te utinteae 10 
Giant Yellow—One of the finest and showiest. A beautiful clear 
yellow, heavily blotched on the three lower petals........ Gopeed lt) 
Giant Trimardeau White- Flowers very beautiful, white, with a 
WAIOLEL CY Crm nie nicercet de eer Le es Oc Pos Bethe Arata iacak Bee acre 10 
Giant Striped—Flowers of enormous size, beautifully striped...... 10 
Striped and Mottled—Large flowers; splendid......... ..........., 10 
Giant Cassier’s—A [Trench strain and the largest flowered and heay- 
iest blotched of thisclass. Seed saved from very large and beau- 
tifully blotehed perfect flowers. Rich and showy feo east 10 
Parisian—Large Stained—New. A fancy strain of Trimardeau..... 15 
Giant Black-Blue—Large and very dark SSR RATE. Ceeree ey Mid 10 
Giant Azure Blue—Superb......... Sines onde ee ile ke Mat a ae ate 10 
Giant Beaconsfield—Combination of purple and lavender.......... 10 
mote) aiajwiste pola’ siphela\ ot tc¥dlel din /e€dis| tae Arup ool cteta a Lupd 10 


Meteor—New. Bright brown 


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PANSIES 


Special Pansy Offers. 


brightest and best Pansies, our selection of varieties, will be mailed for only $1.00. 


Bugnot’s Giant Blotched—The finest of all Pansies. 


Flowers are of 
enormous size, nearly circular in form, and in a great variety of 
the handsomest and rarest colors, including some shades not 


found in any other variety. Each petal hasa distinct, deeply col- 

ored, broad blotch, branching in narrow veius to theedge. 3 

packets for 60¢ .. 
Red Victoria— New. 


Peacock—New. Bright colored and curiously marked, large and 
beautiful Pansy from England. The flower is very perfect, the 
upper petals being ofa beautiful ultramarine blue, resembling 
in shade the Peacock feather, while the Jateral and lower petals 
are of a deep claret, with white margins. . nae 

QOdier, or Five-Blotched—A beautiful strain of various colored, 
large, handsome, perfectly formed flowers,dark spots on each petal. 

Emperor William—Large, handsome flowers, brilliant ultramarine 
blue, with purple violet eye; borne in great profusion 

Black Blue—Very rich and constant Se 

Fire King—Golden yellow, upper petal purple; very showy 

Lord Beaconsfield—A highly attractive variety ; deep violet, shad- 
ing to heliotrope, and white on the upper petals -- 

Quadricolor, or Pheasant’s Eye—One Y the prettiest and most pe- 
culiar: the flowers are of a reddish steel blue, red and white edge. 

Belgian Striped—Lovely class; beautiful flowers of various shades 

English ‘‘ Face’’ Pansy—F lowers light and dark blue in color, 
each marked with a distinct ‘ face” 


Yellow Gem—Without eye; very fine........... 
Dark Purple—Rich deep purple; fine 
Mahogany Colored—A very fine variety .. PUS: 
Snow Queen (Snowflake)—Delicate satiny white: very pretty 
King of the Blacks Faust)—Almost black; darkest known 
Silver-Edged—Dark purple, with a distinct white edging; 

charming Pansy i 
Gold Margined—Splendid.... ; 
Pure White | black center,;—Showy 
Violet— Marqined with white; extra fine.. 
Havana=-Brown—New shudes oe 
German Imperial, Mixed .. 
English Pansy, Finest Mixed...... 
French Pansy— large flowering, in choice mixture..... 
Non Plus Ultra— Very choice mixture of finest varieties. The finest 

mixture ever sent out by a noted German Pansy specialist. 


& most 


International Mixture—A favorite mixture . ae 
Mammoth Butterfly Mixture—Fine. 2 packets. 25c¢ in new ee aes 
Large Flowering— Many separate colors and choice kinds. Very fine 

mixed. %02., 7oc.: 3 pkts., 25¢e : Aired. ia 
Good Quality, Mixed—Oz., $2.00 ; %< 


Five 5c. pkts., 20c.; three 10c. pkts., 25c ; 
pkts., 50c.; three 25c, pkts., 60c 


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Pure White—25c. 


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PRIMULA, 


Charming. profuse blooming plants for winter and spring decoration in house. 
in March, cover lightly and keep moist. Transplant as the second leaves appear, and con- 


tinue shifting as they grow. 
FIMBRIATA LARGE FLOWERING FRINGED SORTS. 


Fern Leaved, Choicest Mixed—Carinine wand white 
Large Flowering Fringed—4d superb misture that gives the greatest satisfaction............ 
Large Flowering (Unfringed)—/inest nixed, for general purpose will give good satisfaction, 15 
Double Fringed Large Flowering—Mixed ; splendid 50 
Obconica— A Jovely and profuse blooming Primrose, bearing on 
ing 10 to 15 beautiful flowers. 
blooming plant producing elegantclusters of flowers having the true primrose fragrance 
Floribunda—One of the prettiest and best blooming of all Primroses; readily raised from 
seed; one of the Obconica type, differing in color of the flower. which is a lovely shade 
of primrose yellow. 
Japonica (Japanese Primrose)—One of the most beautiful. 
on stems 6 to 9 inches high. 


PRIMULA (C hinese Primrose) 


long stems heads contain- 
White. shaded occasionally with a tinge of lilac: an ever- 


Very fragrant free blooming; thrives wider window cultivation 
Bright, showy flowers, borne 


Seed is usually slow to germinate’ Mixed colors 


We offer buyers Choice of one or more kinds of aboye— 
seven 10c. 
Fifteen Packets of the 


Sow seed 


10 


16 


SELEGTED FLOWER SEEDS. 


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PHLOX DRUMMONDIL 


The Phlox Drummondii, for splendid mass of colors and a constant dis- 
play, is not excelled by uny other annual or perennial. It has every de- 
sirable quality for this purpose. The colors range from the purest white 
to the deepest blood purple or crimson. Seed may be sown in the open 

round in May, or in hot-bed or cold frame earlier, and in either case, 
rom June, during the summer and autumn, they make a most brilliant 
bed of showy, yet delicate flowers, blooming continually until frost. A 
good ribbon bed of the Phlox is a most dazzling sight, and there is noth 
ing so ghesh. In a good, rich soil it will grow 18 inches high’ Set the 
plants one foot apart; easily transplanted. 

*hlox, Many Choice Varieties, Mixed......... ..0z., 500e.; 


LARGE FLOWERING PHLOX (Grandiflora. ) 


\ decided improvement on the Drummondii. The flowers are perfectly 
round and piisost double the size, and the colors are most brilliant. 
Scarlet Striped—A beauty .. 
Carmine—White eye...... ; 


l, o2z., 30. 


5e. 
1.3. 
-arge Yellow—Of fine form and color Bet 
vrimson— Very bright; one of the most effective for masses....... 
tosea— Pink, with white eye ........ 
2ure White—Beautiful; fine for cutting; extra large...... . elo 
stellata Shieaieos > ive crimson, with a pure white star-center, con 

trasting beautifully with the crimson....... ; 


.ARGE FLOWERING_ourR SPECIAL MIXTURE—In richest vari- 


eties of colors, ..... Oz., 75¢c.; 1% 0z., 40e. 
STAR-SHAPED PHLOX-—Star of Quedlinburg, (Fringed Phiox)— 
The flowers have a regular star-like form ; 
the plant is of dwarf compact habit und bears large umbels of flowers. 
As easily grown as the common Phlox and flower just as profusely dur- 
ing the entire Summer. Extra Fine Mixed Seed, comprising many va- 


mixed colors 


DOUBLE PHLOX. 
)f late years several semi double flowering Phloxes bave been introduc- 
ed, the value of which as cut flowers will have been recognized by those 
who have tried them. 
(0@-Note.—In order to produce the best double flowers they should 
be grown in a light, sandy soil. 


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DWARF OR NANA COMPACTA PHLOX. 


Jouble Yellow—A very pretty light yellow.......... Stpiba decdbiewe ae 10 
Jouble tl i a charming double white flowers, 60 to 70 ae This new strain is of a dwarf, compact habit, and makes desirable 
Percent pene COuUbIe. «12.220. cc ns ae met epen ian dil. Maiatele eed slate Ghar Ottalante Waldo Torribbow linesh Seieetemtoh es hist 
Jouble Crimson............. 15e. Mixed Double... . 10 Eetourine Mixed 2 hon lines and massing; ten inches high 10 
HARDY PHLOX (Perennial. ) ae Snowball—Excellent .10c. Fireball—Extra fine 10 
‘hey are perfectly hardy and need no protection; will flourish in Tri Ra Redee Hanns ; 
any soil; succeeding better, however, in deep, rich, moist ground. riumph—Beautiful s lining scar lebik! Seek 10 
sest Mixed—Saved from the newest sorts.................. Trani 10 | Delicata—Blush; charming...................... 10 
l S SHIRLEY—A new strain of marvelous 
PO Pp | S \ beauty. The colors range through 
. shades of delicate rose, pink, carmine 
e \ and brilliant crimson. Many of the 
. 2 flowers are edged with white and the 
‘howy and ornamental plants with petals have aglossy, silk-like texture. 5 
large flowers of brilliantcolors. Very ; 


attractive in large beds, clumps, and 
mixed borders. They are of easy 
culture, and will succeed in any gar- 
den soil, flowering in great profusion 
all summer if sown early in the 
spring. The seed should be sown 
where it is to remain, as they do not 
bear transplanting. 2 feet. . Hardy 
annual, 


TULIP POPPIES—The large and splen- 
did flowers are of the most dazzling 
scarlet imaginable, The two outer 
petals resemble a saucer in which are 
set two erect petals of the same color. 
The color is of such richness as to 
fairly dazzle the eye................ 2s 
-AIRY BLUSH—Immense globula 
flowers, perfectly double, and meas- 
ure 4 to 5 inches across; elegantly 
fringed, and pure white with rose tipped petals bk Aok Suet eal | 


succession from early in June to October. 
week if cut as soon as open. 


Fine Mixture de. 


THE SHIRLEY 


Snowdrift—Pure snow-white, extreme- 


ly double flowers of perfect form; 


darkest red; beautiful; one of the 

showiest of hardy Perennial Poppies; 

specimen flowers have been grown to 

measure nine inches ie mest ccs) Gas) 
Mephisto—£ tra large flowers with deep- 

ly fringed edges, pretty rose and secar- 

let colored single flowers. Mixed.. 5 
Japanese Pompon—F lowers are small, 

but very double and very numerous; 


many lovely shades mixed............ 5 
Peacock—Vivid scarlet, cherry-red at 
base, with jet-black-zone. ....... io. 
: Ranunculus-Flowered — Small Double 
POPPY. French—A very rich mixture.........° 5 
Mikado—Very distinet in colorand character. Large, double, pure 
white flowers, with elegant curled petals, edged with scarlet. 5 


American Flag—One of the prettiest; a pure white ground, mar- 


PORTULACA. 


of beauty asa bed of many-hued, highly colored Portulacas. 


in open ground after it has become warm. 
sandy soil, and a dry situation. 


gin orange scarlet a dnet Bie 7 edi Ste 5 
° | Golden Gate—A fine mixture of singles, doubles and semi-doubles, 
ICELAND POPPIES—The fragrant elegant flowers are produced in | with no end to the colors I Aen age eae ; 5 
The flowers will last a | Livingston’s Mixture—This mixture is composed of many excel- 
Rose, white, scarlet and gold in lent sorts and colors; will surely please........ Oz., 40¢c.; 4 0z., 25e. 5 
Bright Yellow.............2..-- 5 ANY SEVEN 5-CENT PACKETS OF POPPIES FOR ONLY 25 CENTS. 
**Rose Moss’’—Should be in annual; 9ineheshigh. The blossoms of the Double Varieties are 
every garden. There is scarcely about 1% inches across, perfectly double and of many colors. 
any flower in cultivation that Not all of the plants will be double, but the single ones can be 
makes such a dazzling display pulled out. The flowers of the double sorts remain open all 
i They day. They will stand any amount of dry weather. 
are in bloom from about the first of July until killed by frost. Plant Finest Single Mixed—Many beautiful sorts—Oz., 40c.; 4% 0z.,25¢c. 5 
They delight in light, Double White : 15e. Double Rose.......... : 15 
i : After they appear withhold water, Double Yellow ............ .15e. Double Scarlet . ri 
and if the bed has a full exposure to the sun, the ground will be Double Rose-Flowered—As double as the most perfect rose; jfinest 
Tender TUAl ys SPINREREG  COLOLS ee nite cn vies «s sieateeises 10 


covered with the plants, and the effect will be beautiful. 


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PETURIAS 


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CALIFORNIA GIANT 
PETUNIA FLOWER. 


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are unsurpassed, if indeed equaled, for massing in beds. 
and easy culture will always render them welcome and popular. 
der in spring, or earlier in a cold frame or hot-bed, aud transplanted eighteen inches apart. 
latter process they will come into bloom much earlier. though they will do perfectly well sown in the 
open ground. Be careful not to cover the small seeds too deepiy; they like a sandy loam. m 


UNIAS 


Their richness of color, duration of bloom 
They will do well sown in open bor- 
By the 


Hardy annual. 


VARIETIES SUITABLE FOR BEDDING. 
Alba—Pure white, very fine, suitable for cemetery 
Dwarf Inimitable—Forms a compact little plant, 5 to 8 

iuches*high, covered with beautiful cherry-red flowers 

with white center, suitable for edging or massing... . 
Giant Striped—A beautiful strain......... 0 .............- 
Brilliant—Rosy carmine, and a compact grower......... 
General Dodds—New— Dark rich velvety red; handsome. . 
Countess of Elsemere —Deep rose, with white throat 


Blotched and Striped — Flowers with star-shaped 
blotebes, of fine form, very effective ...... 0.0.0... 002.0 


Extra Fine Hybrida—<A superb strain and very rich mixture. 
Fine Mixture—Pink, white, crimson, ete................ 


LARGE FLOWERING~—FANCY HYBRIDS. 
Single Fringed Large Flowering—Extra fine mixed... . 
Double Fringed Large Flowering—Very choice fringed. 
Double Large Flowering—All Sorts—A superb mixture. 
Single Large Flowering—In choice mixture 


GIANTS OF CALIFORNIA PETUNIAS, "he fowers are 


xquisitely ruf- 
fled and fringed, and are of enormous size, often five 
inches across. but their great merits Jie in the innum- 
erable varieties of colors, with markings, veinings, 
blotchings and stripings; some of the colors are rich 
aud gorgeous, and others of lovely, delicate shades. 


Choicest Mixed Varieties 22 o..s.as scr cree eit 


GIANT—(Snowstorm)—Extra large flowers, 4to5 inches 
in diameter, of splendid substance; purest glistening 
white, with ruffled or fringed edges, deep yellow 


GIANT—(Midnight)—Dark claret crimson, with a suriace bloom 
like thatofapurple plum. Inthe sunlight it looks like crumpled 
velyet. The flowers are of immense size, with fringed edges and 
deep intricately veined throats 


RODANTHE. This Well-known annual is one of the best 
* everlasting flowers, valuable for winter bou- 
quets, but especially desirable as an ornamental bedding plant in 
summer and for pot culture in winter. They remain in bloom a 
longtime. For winter bouquets the flowers should be cut before 
fully expanded, and, if dried in the shade, will retain their bril- 
liancy for years. The leaves are heart-shaped and lustrous, and 
the calyx Jong, sealy and shining. Seeds should be started and 
the plaits transplanted to a warm situation one footapart. Colors, 
white. pink and crimson; 1 foot high. Many Colors Mixed. 


ROSES. 


Midget, or ‘‘ Fairy’’ Roses—These beautiful little roses are very 
double (seldom single) borne in many-flower cinsters and con- 
tain all the tints of cultivated roses. They grow only ten inches 
high and commence blooming in a few weeks afler the seed ix sown. 
They make a fine show the first season but are not at their best 
until the second yvear They continue to bloom year after year in 
profusion from May untilfrost. Sow in a eold frame in February 
and plant out during April... 


ROCKET —(Resperis. ) Clusters of flowers which are very fra- 


grant. Seeds rapidly germinate in the open ground with very 
little care. Hardy perennial; 1% feet high. 
Mixed—Purple and white .. 2 


RICINUS—(Castor Oi Bean.) plants, with very orna- 


mental foliage, particularly adapted as center plants of groups of 
Cannas, Japanese Maize, Caladiums, Dahlias, ete. Annuals. Of 
very quick growth in rich soil. 

Zanzibarensis—A new and distinct class which surpass‘in size and 
beauty all the varieties hitherto known. The plants attain great 
dimensions, presenting a splendid aspect with their gigantic 
leaves. We grew’them last season with leaves from 8 to 4 feet 
across. The different varieties included in our mixture of four 
sorts have light and dark green leaves and some of coppery bronze 
changing to dark green. with reddish ribs The seeds are large, 
distinct in color and beautifully marked. O7z., 25c., %o0z., 15¢. 

Coeralescens—Bluish green; very fine 

Cambogensis—New—Large palm-like leaves of a brouzy-red ma- 
roon; stalks and stems nearly black. Six to eight feet............ 

Borboniensis Arboreus—Showy foliage; 15 feet.... 

Giganteus—Leaves immense, richly veined and marbled; 10 feet. . 


Mixed —Many of the’ best sorts)... 2.0... phe csecen cee ruie ers Oz., 20e. 

SA LPIGLOSSIS. Velvet Flower or Pointed Tube Tongue— 

* Showy bedding or border plants, with 

richly-colored, erect, funnel-shaped flowers. The colors beautiful- 

ly marbled and penciled purple, scarlet, crimson, yellow, blue and 
black; plant in warm, rich soil; very fine annual. 

Grandiflora —New large-flowering; extra fine. Mixed.............. 


(Dwart Polyantha, or Japanese Hybrid.—Roses.) 


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cone 


aee SAPONARIA— (Bouncing Bet.\aae 


Beautiful, compact-growing plants with masses of miniature cross- 
shaped flowers, blooming throughout the summer and late in the 


autumn: annual. Mixed—All colors; six inches 
German Ten Weeks 


STOCKS, ( Gillyflower.) 


Stocks have for many years been a 
general favorite, but of late years 
the Germans have grown them in 
such perfection that they are con- 
sidered almost indispeusable where 
a fine display is wanted. In bril- 
lianey of color and general effect 
they are unsurpassed. Equally fine 
for bedding, borders, massing or for 
pot culture. The Ten Weeks Stocks 
will bloom about 10 or 12 weeks 
after being sown. Forearly flower- ° 
ing sow in the house in February or 
March, and plantin open ground in 
May. A little shade from the hot- 
test sun. and water in the evening, 
will add much to the size, beauty 
and dnrability of flowers. We im- 
ihe our seed direct from one of the 
best German growers. 

Large-Flowering Dwarf Ten Weeks 
—Pure white 

Largest-Flowering Dwarf—Magnifi- 
cent spikes of very large double 
flowers; all colors. Mixed.. : 

Dwarf German Ten Weeks—Large 
flowering: fine mixed....... ay 

Large-Flowering Pyramidal Dwarf 
—Pyramidal habit; long spikes of large double flowers; many 
choice colors mixed. 5 a , ; 

Snowflake—Dwarf Forcing Ten Weeks—A beautiful variety of 
Dwarf Wallflower-leaved Large-flowering Stocks. One of the ear- 
liest of all Ten Weeks Stocks, and admirably adapted for forcing; 
the snow-white flowers are uncommonly large and very double 


stock. 
flowers are perfect during Sept. and Oct. It throws out numer- 
ous side branches bearing clusters of very double pure white fra- 
grant flowers, and is excellent for cutting: two feet high : 
Emperor, or Brompton—These make very bushy and branching 
plants, with an abundance of large flowers. Sow in July or Aug. 
Will last several years when protected. Mixed colors; 2 feet.... 


5 


25 


5 LARGE-FLOWERING STOCKS. 


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lig: Moe no lengthy description, no garden 
now is complete without them. — 
HOW TO GROW—Plant early in rows North 
and South—April Ist is none too soon, if the 
round will work. Make a trench 12 inches 
cep and 15 inches wide. Work into the soil 
in bottom of trench plenty of well rotted ma- 
nure, fill in 8 inches of trench with fine soil 
and sow peas, covering one inch deep; (if 
about April Ist) in two rows 10 inches apart 
and seeds 2 inches apart in the rows, if planted 
later cover deeper. When well up fill in with 
earth gradually as they grow until the trenches 
are full. The object is to get the roots well 
down so that they may resist drought. 
plenty of water, pick the blooms without stint 
and do not let run to seed. Use brush or 
trellis 5 to 6 feet high. 


All the 
Go. 


ee Be 7. = 
THE «BON TON” 6. 
( Red 
THE BEST | erey, 


AND BIGGEST } yhnite 


FLOWERED | Lavender 
| andan Extra 
The “ Bon Ton” 6 pkts., 20c.; a pkt. 
of the 6 mixed, 10c.; oz. mixed, 25c. 


‘THE AMERICAN TRIO. 


AMERICA~—A novelty of 1896, and the most 
brilliant scarlet striped Sweet Pea of all, very 
showy in bunches. 

EXTRA EARLY BLANCHE FERRY—The 
same as the Blanche Ferry, but blooms ten 
days earlier. Itisof dwarfer habit and flowers 
profi The flowers all have that desirable 

right contrast of color which made Blanche 
Ferry so popular, the wings are white, stan- 
dard deep rose-pink. 

KATHERINE TRACY—Of large size, perfect 
form, and most beautiful. The color is soft 
but brilliant pink of precisely the same shade 
in wings and standard. Extra long, strong 
stems. 

PRICE—Any of the above. Pkt., 5c.; 
; M4lb., 40c.; Ib., $1.25. 


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SELEGTED FLOWER SEEDS. 


SW HET PEAS. 


Adonis— Rosy pink. 

Apple Blossom—Large shaded 
and white. 

| Blanche Ferry — Very popular pink and white. 

Boreatton—Very dark maroon self. 

Butterfly—White, edged and shaded with blue. 

Captain of the Blues—Large, blue and mauye. 

Cardinal—Scarlet crimson. 

Countess of Radnor—Beautiful pale mauve or 
lavender, 

Dorothy Tennant—Large rosy mauve. 

Duchess of Edinburgh— Light scarlet; crimson 

Delight— White, softly suffused carmine. 

Emily Henderson—A distinct and unques- 
tionably the best white. 

| Firefly—The best scarlet to date. 

Fairy Queen—\White, fine carmine veins. 

Her i are grand, bright rosy pink. 

Indigo King—Dark maroon and dark blue. 

Invincible Scarlet—Rich scarlet, pink, large. 

Lady Penzance—Beautiful light orange rose. 


pinkish rose 


Any six packets, 20 cents. 


Reg PRICE—( postpaid)—Any variety above. Pkt., 5¢.; 0z.,10c.; 4% lb., 25e.; Ib., 750. py 
Any thirteen packets, 40 cents. 


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LIVINGSTON’S SUPERB COLLECTION 


“2—=>INCLUDING BEST UP-TO-DATE KINDS.-S~ 


Lemon Queen— Almost white, with lemon tint, 

Lottie Eckford—Large, lavender and white. 

Monarch—Large, bronzy maroon and dark blue 

Mrs. Eckford—A grand primrose of finest 
form and size. ¢ 

Mrs. Gladstone—Soft flesh pink. 

Mrs. Sankey—A grand white. 

Orange Prince—Bright orange pink. 

Ovid—A deeper rose pink. 

Primrose—Pale primrose yellow. 

Princess Beatrice—Light blush pink. 

Princess of Wales—Mauve striped on white 
ground. 

Queen of England—White. 

Queen of the Isles—Scarlet striped. 

Royal Robe-Beautiful large pale carmine blush 

Senator—Large, dark striped. 

Splendour—Superb bright rose. 

Stanley—Very dark maroon self. 

Venus—The finest salmon bluff. very fine. 

Waverly—Rosy claret, and blue wings. 


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surpasses it. Large packet, 10c ; 


Y Ib., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. 


0z., 10¢e.; %4 1lb., 20c.; lb., 50c. 


SPECIAL MIXTURES. 
LIVINGSTON’S MIXTURE—A make-up from finest new large flowering sorts, no mixture 
oz., 15¢.; 4% 1b., 30c.; Ib., $1.00. 


ECKFORD’S ‘‘GILT EDGE’? MIXTURE—Of undoubted superiority. 


ECKFORD’S FINE MIXED—PKkt., 5c.; 
FINE MIXED—AII Sorts and Colors—None better for the money. 


Sa 


Pkf-,-5¢:;, ‘OZ, 1O¢.5 


0z., 10c.; %4 lb., 20c.; 1b.,.60c. 
Pkt., ,5¢. 


THE “BIG 4” SET. 
BLUSHING BEAUTY—Large, hooded form, 
delicate pink; very fine. 


| BLANCHE BURPEE—A pure white flower 
| of exquisite form, immense size and great 
substance, a wonderfully profuse bloomer, 
usually bears three flowers on a stem. The 
flowers should be eut every day to get the best 
results. 


LADY BEACONSFIELD—Salmon standards, 
tinted with rose; wings pale yellow. 


MRS. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN — Very 
large, heavily striped and flaked bright rose 
on white ground. 

PRICE—Any of the above, 
| 0z., 10c.; %4 1b., 30c.: 1b., $1.00. 


Pkt., 5¢.: 


See Novelty List (first 
in Sweet Peas—CUPID, ODDITY, GRAY FRIAR and 
many others of the newer kinds and some never 
offered before. 


America beats the world on Sweet Peas 
and ILiving:ston’s lead the procession for high 
grade mixtures. 


16 pages) for Novelties 


NEW DOUBLE SWEET PEAS. 

They are not so beautiful as the large single- 
flowered kinds. DOUBLE SWEET PEAs are not 
thoroughly established, as only about thirty 
to thirty-five per cent. of the flowers, as yet, 
come double. They are worthy of a trial, but 


| we make this explanation that patrons may 


not be misled. From the most carefully 
selected stock seed, saved only from tbe best 
plants bearing double flowers, we now offer 
SEVERAL VARIETIES MIXED. 

Pkt., 5¢.; 0z., 10¢e:; 4 1b., 30c.;-1b., $1.00. 


a Ee ee 
PERENNIAL OR 
HARDY SWEET PEAS. EVERLASTING. 
(Lathryrus Latifolius.)—Pereiunial climbers. suit- 
able for trellises, arbors. ete. They die down 
every year and start again in the spring; 
hardy perennial; five to six feet. 
WHITE—Packet, 5c. MIXED—Packet, 5c. 
Splendens— Pride of California)—Brilliant 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


SWEET WILLIAM. 


(Dianthus Barbatus.) 


A very beautiful class of plants 
of extreme richness and diyer- 
sity of color, They have been 

greatly improved of late years; 

1% feet. Hardy perennials. 


Fine Mixed Sin- 
le—All colors 
unce, 40c.... 5 


Double Flower= 
ing— Mixed; 
splendid col- 
lection........ 10 


STEVIA. 


Very pretty and 
furnish excel- 
lent material 
for bouquets; 
suitable for 
Winterorsum- 
mer; blooms 
from seed the 
first year. 

Serrata—l lowers white, star- 
shaped; leaves fragrant..... 5 


Purpurea — Flowers pinkish 


TO CVE DY UTLING: vari (e/a)| tele tete 5 
‘ , A useful and ornamental 
SCABOSIA —(Mourning Bride.) plant with rich and beau- 
tifully-colored flowers; effective for beds or borders; excellent 
for cutting. This old and well-known annual is not as generally 
cultivated as it deserves. 
Firey Red—New, Ceepminey) SCOneta te pncnieeaeaee ealceriseeisiiele <i cle 
Double Black—New, very large double, almost coal black.......... 
Snowball—Elegant double white flowers; charming for bouquets. 
Double Yellow—The plants are semi-dwarf and bushy, a profuse 
bearer of double flowers of a very fine golden yellow color...... 
Large-Flowered Double—New, semi-dwarf, compact and upright, 
long, stiff stems and large, round, perfect double flowers of re- 
markable colors, Splendid mixture....... 
Dwarf Double, Mixed—Compact habit, profusely bearing, extreme- 
ly double flowers of great beauty; one foot...................ee eee 
Tall German—Mixed, all colors; two feet.............0.cceeteeceeees 


SAL VIA—(Flowering Sage.) 


Very orvamental plants, flowering in spikes, and continues to 
bloom in open ground until frost, when the plants can be remoy- 
ed to the greenhouse and will continue to bloom a long time. 
Plants may be started in a hot-bed, and transplanted to light, 
rich soil, about one foot apart. Tender perennial. 


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SWEET WILLIAMS. 


Coccinea Lactea—Pure white} fine... iy a. cece eee eee ees 
Patens—Brightest and bluest of all flowers..............-2.00000000> 
Splendens—Gorgeous plants, with spikes of intensely vivid scarlet 
flowers; the spikes are numerous and 10 to 12 inches in length. 
Come to flower profusely all summer, and until killed by late 
TOSts. 


Of the easiest growth, and should be in every garden.... 


plant; 


glass and 


weather is warm. 
or two reserved 
house will afford 


plant; 


ors, red, white and 


One foot. 


A sweet-scented, profuse flowering, showy plant of easy culture, 
and very effective in shrubbery. Hardy annual. Mixed—Blue, 
PULP LOFTON WD CO si cies aiosoiviore -iole-b(nlvset siajols-cl etafelota’si B) sibrela't/=/s oh 

SEDUM. Interesting and pretty little dwarf burdy annual, 

* growing freely on rock or rustic work, where, dur- 


ing the summer it expands its beautiful, star-shaped flowers in 
great profusion. Desirable for the center of hanging baskets. 


Showy p'ants for outdoor decoration. Easily cultivated; of bright 
eolors; useful for bouquets. Half-hardy annual, 2 to 3 feet; 
»»"va hundreds ‘of flowers. Best Varieties, Mixed............... 


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15 


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SENSITIVE PLANT. 


A curious and pretty annual 
the leaves and foot 
stalks close and droop at 
the slightest touch, or in 
cloudy, damp weather, and 
during night; easily grown; 
seed may be started under 
transplanted to 
the open ground when the 
A plant 
for the 

much 
amusement during winter. 


SILENE—( Catch Fly.) 


A showy, early, free-blooming 
easy culture, grow- 
ing in any garden soil; col- 
rose. 


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SMILAX. Charming tender perennial climber for green- 
* house or window gardens; it forms *‘strings”’ 
six feet long which are extensively used for decorating, and is 
grown in immense quantities by American florists. The foliage 
and stems ave of a pleasing light green; very graceful; delicate; 
remains fresh after being cut for several days.............. OFT. AW 
TORENIA Beautiful plants for vases, baskets, ete.; in 
¢ open ground flowers are produced in great 
abundance, the plants heing covered with one mass of bloom 
until frost, and iio in winter in the greenhouse. 
Fournieri—Lovely, velvety blue flowers, with three large spots of 
darkest blue and a bright yellow throat ..............-...-seeeeeee 


White Wings—Pure white with rose throat; very attractive....... 


THUNBERGIA. flowers of various shades, with a dark cen- 


ter or eye. Finely adapted for vases, hanging baskets, and for 
piazza decoration; does well indoors or out; profuse bloomer 
with handsome foliage. Fine Mixed ................... Oz., 40¢.; 


VERBENA. 


No plant is more generally 
cultivated than the Ver- 
bena, and no plant ex- 
cels it for masses in beds 
on the lawn. Flowers 
perfectly well from seed 
sown in the spring (if 
sown in May will bloom 
in August). If started 
in the house in 
pots or shullow 
boxes in winter 
they will bloom 
sooner.  Trans- 
plant as soon as 
plants are two 
inches high, two 
feet apart each 
way. Seedlings 
are stronger and 
more vigorous 
than plants 
from cuttings, 
and are usually 
fragrant, espee- 
ially light colors. 


Defiance — True — 
Bright, rich scar- 
LETEERN rs aera 10 

Blue Varieties — 
Showy and dis- 
YING Agree oe cs 10 

Striped Varieties 
— Beautiful... 10 


Venosa—Produces many rich purple flowers .......-...--....es00005 


Rapid growing annual climber with pretty 


VERBENA. 


New Mammoth—Large Flowered—A superb and distinct class, 
with flowers of immense size. Seed saved from very best flowers. 


Hybrida—Choicest Mixed—Saved from the most beautiful named 
flowers; gives highest satisfaction 2 
ine pV xed tenets 1: 10¢. Good, Mixed 


NEW DWARF VERBENAS. 


Of erect, dwarf and compact habit, forming a neat bush about five 
inches high and 18 inches across. Colors are white, scarlet and 
Violets (Dwart Whitew.....-.+..2.0-* 


Dwarf Scarlet....... 


VIOLE f pes Viola Odorata.) 


The Violet should not be wanting in 
any garden. on account of its fra- 
grance and early appearance. A 
single flower will perfume a whole 
room. They are well adapted for 
border or rock work. Sneceeds 
best in a shady, sheltered place and 
can be easily increased by dividing 
the roots. Extensively used by 
florists for cut flowers. Hardy per- 
ennial, Six inches. 

Blue Sweet Violet 

The Czar—The largest flowering and 
richest colored deep blue Sweet 
Violetin cultivation. Splendid for 


flowering 
Mixed, many sorts........... 


SWEET VIOLET. 


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5 


10 


15 
5 


10 


10 


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4 


SELECTED FLOWER SEEDS. 81 


rose—Rose—Dark eye. .10c. Rosz Alba—White—Crimsoneye. 5 
\Iba—Pure White...... 5c. Mixed Varieties, © ...., «++ % 5 


VALERIANA— Hardy Heliotrope.) 


showy border plants, or for mixing with shrubbery; grows in any 
marae soil: does well iti the shade; produces large crops of 
Semin, Hardy perennial, that blooms the first season from 
seed, Sine for bouquets. Two feet. 

Aixed—Bright rose, red and white flowers... .......6s.0esee sence eee 5 


WHITLA VIA The Whitlayia is a good plant for baskets, 


vases or pots. A pretty plant with delicate, 
handsome foliage, producing a constant succession of bright 
blue, pure white aad violet large bell shaped flowers in drooping 
clusters. Sow seed in open border early in spring. Hardy annual, 


one foot high. Fine, Mixed........... : ae: 5 
WALL FLOWER Well-known, deliciously fragrant garden 
* plant, blooming early in the spring, 
with large, conspicuous spikes of beautiful flowers; they should 
be protected ina cold frame in winter, and planted out in May. 
Much prized for bouquets. Half-hardy pérennials. 
single Large Flowering Mixed—All colors... 06.00. cece eee eee eae 5 
*inest Double Large Flowering Mixed—All colors............... 5 aly) 


vite XERANTHEMUM rerr~ 


3verlasting Flowers—Very desirable for winter decoration; of neat, 
compact habit, free flowering and of the easiest cultivation. The 
leaves are covered with a silvery down, and the flowers are pure 
white, deep purple and yellow; an easy grown hardy annual. 
Two feet. Double Mixed—All colors .......... 00-6. .eee eee eee ees 


YUCCA Erect and noble plants, with long, narrow, sharp 
* 


pointed leaves, with a peculiar tropical aspect. Isa 
hardy perennial and grows inany soil. Three feet. 

-ilamentosa—Is the hardiest and will endure the winter in most 
parts of the country. Sends up a strong flower stem in the mid- 
dle of summer, bearing a large spike of creamy-white, very large, 
bell-shaped flowers ................eeeeee US Dehpanud crt hee enn 10 


ZINN. One of the 
¢ most bril- 

- liant annuals; a general favor- 
ite,its splendid double flowers 


rivaling in beauty, size and 
form, moderate sized Dahlias. 


Zebra-A very pret- 
ty strain, striped 
flowers. As the 
colors vary on 
each plant, they 
present acurious 
as well as beauti- 
ful appearance, 5 


Curled and Crested 
-A new and beau- 
tifulstrain of this 

po p ular plant, 

with large double 
flowers of perfect 
form, the petals 
being twisted, 
eurled and crest- 
ed into the most 
fantastie and 
gracefulforms. A & 
magnificent variety 
of colors and 


lovely shades. 10 ZINNIAS. 


DoubleLargeFlow 

ering — Mixture 

of many colors; fine strain; cone-shaped.......-.......e0ssseeees 5 
Double Snowball—Double, pure white, dwarf and compact ......-- 5 
Dwarf Fireball—Double, firey scarlet.........-.-0.-. 6. u eee ee sees 5 


Golden Yellow—Flowers large, perfectin shape, clear golden yellow. 5 
Giant Flowering—Grows a handsome bush 3 feet in height, and the 
mammoth, perfectly formed double flowers measure 5 to 6 inches 
across and are of intense and brilliant colors; mixed. Bret cane 
Double Mexican—(Haagenna)—Of decided merit; close and vigor- 
ous in habit, nearly covered with pretty golden yellow double 
flowers. Keepsits color when dried as winter flowers ..........-+ 5 
Double Liliput—Bush covered with flowers of fine form, smaller 
than the ordinary Zinnia ; flowers borne on long, stiff stems; yal- 


uable for bouquets ajs.cieie.e & « SEE PRES LTR aC” vo Bahan 4 \0\<is's\n 5 
Double Dwarf Mixed—Compact bushes, not over 12 inches high... 5 
Double Pompon—Charming, long, very double flowers; excellent 


LOPMIOTIStS? USE... cfU71ES1 49717 EM. fis) atest Peete = ies «= Sine ; 


SPECIAL MIXTURE OF FLOWER SEEDS. 


Much pleasure is derived from watching the growth of a mixed bed 
of flowers. The mixtures are made from choice fresh seeds and 
cannot fail to give satisfaction. The packetsare liberalin size, and 
in no other way can so many seeds be obtained forso little money. 


Fragrant Annaals—A mixture made from seeds of fragrant flowers, 
giving rich perfume throughout the day and evening; some are 
suitable for eutting 


ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 


Very beautiful, and extensively used in the arrangement of 
winter bouquets and in other house decorations. Should 
be cut while fresh and green, and hung ina dry and airy 
lace in the shade. All best varieties, mixed, including 
ampas, Feather, ete. Three packets, 25c................ 10 


WILD FLOWER GARDEN. 


Each packet contains a great variety of pretty flowers of 
easy growth. The mixture will be found to be both in- 
teresting and useful. Interesting because new flowers 
open daily, ‘‘and you know not what a day may bring 
forth.’ It will be found very useful, for here you may 
get your bouquets without fear or favor, whenever you 
choose, and thereby save those in beds or borders; also 
especially adapted for producing a display on large bor- 
ders, or sowing along woodland walks, for hiding am 
unsightly fence or stump, ete., and will convert any 
dreary spot into a wilderness of bloom and fragrance. 
Ounce, 25c.; 4 lb., 75c.; 1b., $2.50; pkt., 10e. 


Mixed Everlastings—A great variety of attractive Everlastings. 
Large packets, three for 2D CeMts: (26465. ee ee ee wee ee ee 


mbar cine 10 


Mixture of Climbers—A packet of seeds containing over twenty 
beautiful annual climbers, useful for covering out-houses, trel- 
TIS OR: CEC ete sfe'at it ys aes Ss 


90 CENTS’ WORTH FOR 50 CENTS. 
Consisting of one packet, each, of the following : 


45 0 C cA Superb Flower Seed Collection. 


Sweet Peas, exira mixed .. 10 | Annual Pinks—Fine. . ene HES 
Verbena Hybrida............ 15 Dwarf Nasturtium ee ey 
Phlox Drummondii........... 5 Superb Asters. ........:3 +. hay pl Oh 
Fancy Pansies................ 25 | Mixed Poppies... ............. 5 


SCABIOSA—New, very large flowered, extra fine, 10c. 


Each variety is a choice mixture of the best colors of all the New and 
Rare Kinds, and are sent PREPAID BY MAIL for 50 cents. All lovers of 
flowers should try this collection. 


Teel Bax ar Flower Seeds, 60c. 


TWENTY CHOICE VARIETIES free by mail for SIXTY CENTS. 


This Box contains TWENTY FULL SIZED PACKETS of the most popular 
and beautiful Annual Flowers, including the best strains of Asters, Bal- 
sams, Pansies, Poppies, Petunias, Phlox, Zinnias, Pinks, Sweet Peas, 
etc. Also Fragrant and other flowers for Bouquets. The assortment 
affords a great variety at a very low price, and includes a careful 
selection of choice and popular kinds. 


ges- THREE of these Collections for only $1.50. 


P 60. aft. 


Collection 
Numbers, 
J—12 Beautiful Everblooming Roses, all colors 
and splendid varieties. 

2—4 Charming Tea Roses, 4 Fine Hardy Roses, 
and 2 Climbing Roses. This makes an ele- 
gant collection. 

83-3 Lovely Tea Roses, 3 Fine Hardy Roses, 2 
Different Climbing Hardy Roses, 2 Pretty 
Japan Fairy Roses. 

4—5 Superb Hardy Roses and 5 Fine Hardy Climb- 
ing Roses. This will make a fine outdoor 
garden. 

5—10 Lovely Pure White Roses. Fine cemetery 
plants, Tea and Everblooming varieties. 

6—10 Choice Double and Single Geraniums. Will 
makea very nice bed. 

7—4 Double Geraniums, 4 Single and 2 Sweet- 
Scented Geraniums. A fine collection fora 
small garden. 

8—3 Double Geraniums, 3 Single Geraniums, 3 
Fragrant Geraniums and 1 Ivy Geranium. 

OQ —2 Silver-Leaved Geraniums, 2 Double and 2 
Single Geraniums, 2 Fragrant and 2 Ivy 
Geraniums. 

7O—10 Chrysanthemums of the new large flower- 
(2 ing eee all different and all labeled cor- 
rectly. 


+s. 
Let e. 


<< OUR 


superb Collections 


BY MAIL, POSTPAID, 


x Oly 5QOc. 


aeceee 

Any one of the 25 Collections named be- 
low will be delivered safely by mail, post- 
paid, to any address. The Collections are 
all fine, strong plants, of the best varieties, 
and are marvels of cheapness. We can only 
afford to sell them so cheap by growing 
these sorts in immense numbers. The 
choice of varieties must invariably be left to 
us. Every plant is plainly labeled, and 
there are notwo varieties alike in the same 
collection. Owing to the extremely low 
price at which these collections are offered 
we cannot divide them; you must order @ 
whole collection of one number. 


PLEASE ORDER BY NUMBER ONLY. 


NOTE — Sometimes when seeds an@ 
plants are ordered together, we send the 
seeds at once and the plants follow later. 


Collection 
Numbers, 
1]7—10 Choice Carnation Pinks—large,. double an@ 
sweet-scented. 

12—5 Splendid Varieties of Carnations, and 5 Nice- 
Sweet May or Scotch Pinks. 

713—10 Lovely Flowering Begonias. This makes a. 
choice collection of these beautiful house 
plants. 

74—13 Coleus—the best and most distinet yarietics 
of the newer kinds, 

75—10 Fuchsias—double and single; specially se- 
lected for window decoration. } 
76—10 Foliage Plants, viz: 4 Coleus, 4Ach) *an- 

thus, and 2 AeaTpha. 

17—3 Heliotropes, 3 Feverfew, 3 Hibiscus and 2 
Asparagus Tenuissimus. 

18—2 Wibiscus, 2 Moon Vines, 2 Violets, 2 Helio- 
tropes, and 2 Coleus. 

79—1 Hardy Rose, 1 Tea Rose, 1 Double Geranium, 
1 Single Geranium, 1 Sweet-Scented Gerani- 
um, 1 Hibisctis, 1 Heliotrope, 1 Feverfew, 2 
Begonia, and 1 Carnation. 

Tea Roses, 2 Heliotropes, 2 Sweet- 
Scented Geraniums, 2 Violets, and 2 Car- 
nations—our Famous Sweet-Scented Col- 
lection. 


20-2 


_... FIVE UNNAMED 50 CENT COLLECTIONS. .... 


21—18 Lovely Tea Roses—all different. 24—15 Beautiful Chrysanthemums, which will be a surprise to you ip 


22—6 Fine Hardy Roses and 6 Splendid Hardy Climbing Roses. their strange forms and lovely colors. 
23—56 Double Geraniums and 6 Single Geraniums—no two alike. 25-12 Choice Carnation Pinks—all colors. 
$1.00 


$1 OO SIX MAGNIFICENT TRIAL OFFERS OF PLANTS. 
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PLEASE ORDER BY THE NAME OF SET OR COLLECTION. 
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ROSE COLLECTION. 
20 Roses. A Large Bed of Ever-blooming Roses $1.00, postpaid. 
For $1.00 we will send by mail, postpaid, to any post office, the 


“‘Gem Collection,’’ comprising Twenty Beautiful Ever-Blooming | 


Roses, in twenty different varieties, each one labeled and carefully 
selected to suit your locality. If you want beautiful Rose Buds all 
summer, plant this set. If there is no room in the front yard, plant in 
the garden, which is a capital place to grow roses for flowers. In or- 


) 


dering say ‘‘The Gem Rose Collection.’ 


THE PRIZE CHRYSANTHEMUM SET. 
20 Prize Winners for $1.00, postpaid. 

This collection includes the most desirable varieties that brought 
prizes at the different shows in November, and goes over the entire 
range of color, form and size. If you desire to be up to date in Chry- 
santhemums try this collection. 


THE CHAMPION GERANIUM SET. 
20 Beautiful Selected Geraniums for $1.00, postpaid. 
Remember this is not a set of Geraniums picked up from any surplus 
we may happen to have, but contains the choicest varieties—both 
double and single, in every shade of this useful flower—and you can- 
not fail to be pleased with it. 


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OUR CHARMING FUCHSIA COLLEC 
20 Elegant Double and Single Fuchsias for $1.00, postpaid. 
This charming set of house plants is well worthy a trial. Nothing 
will add so much to your window decorations as a fine variety of 
Single and Double Fuchsias. Give it a trial. 


THE CREAM CARNATION COLLECTION, 
In 20 Varieties for only $1.00, postpaid. 
This set of Fragrant Carnation Pinks will give pleasure and satisfac- 
tion during the fall months—being planted out during summer they 
can be taken up in the fall to flower in the house all winter. 


THE ALL-ROUND PLANT COLLECTION, 

The make-up of this collection gives you a nice assortment of plants 
for both window and garden. If you only get this $1.00 offer you will 
be charmed and pleased. 
2 Lovely Tea Roses. : 
2 Fine Flowering Begonias. 
2 Sweetest Heliotropes. } 
2 Handsome Hibiscus. 2 Fragrant Carnations. 
2 Beautiful New Coleus. 2 Prize-Winning Chrysanthemums, 


All this Collection of Plants for $1.00, postpaid. 


2 Brightest Colored Geraniums. 
2 Distinct Sweet-Scented Geraniums. 
2 Charming Single and D’ble Fuchsias. 


TION. 


AAAI IN IS, 


SELEGTED ROSES. 


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FA Select List of Tea and €verblooming Roses. 


TO GO BY MAIL, POSTPAID-NO ORDER ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN 25 CENTS. 


THE QUEEN. A most charming Tea Rose. The offspring of 
eee ee that fine old rose, Souvenir d'un Amie, whose 
many good qualities it seems to possess in a remarkable degree. It is 
pure suow-white, makes good, finely formed buds, is quite full, show- 
ing the center but slightly when fully open. The petals are thick and 
of good substance, opens well, is very sweet, and has proved valuable, 
both for forcing and open ground planting. Werecommend it for ex- 
tended trial, as it will be found a valuable acquisition to our list of 
pure white ever-blooming roses. Price, 15 cents each. 


A grand red Tea, of fine crimson shade and 
PAPA GONTIER. 1 ee texture (as distinct from velvety tex 
ture). The bud is fine size and graceful form and you would never 
suspect from it that the Rose is only semi-double, Extremely free, 
both in growth and bloom. Very long and beautifully-leaved stems 
can be ent, the foliage being very dark and heavy. One of the best, 
and a perfect bedder. Price, 10 cents each. 


PERLE DES JARDINES._ The one Tea Rose which you can 


not possibly do without. It has 
absolutely no weak point, but isa perfect and popular Rose. The color 
is faultless, whether the waxy petals show the rich cream tint of cool 
weather, or take richer golden shades which a warmer sun gives them. 
The form of the bud is rich, rounded and luxuriant. Itis only equalled 
in beauty by the open Rose, which is full to the center and large. It is 
no shy, creeping plant, butis fairly riotous in growth, sending out 
quantities of foliage, thick, glossy and dark, every branch being upped 
with the dark reddish-maroon of the young shoots, and bearing its 


RAINBOW.___This new Rose from California, which no doubt 

——————— will be extensively planted, was awarded a silver 
cup by the State Floral Society. The color is a lovely shade of deep 
coral pink, striped and mottled in the most unique manner with in- 
tense Crimson and elegantly colored with rich golden amber at center 
and base of petals. It makes beautiful buds, and the flowers are extra 
large, very sweet and of great depth and substance. Price, 10 cents 


each. 

GEN. ROBERT E. LEE.__Indroducer’s description: This is 

—-- — - the first Rose that we have intro- 
duced, and we are sure that it will please all who try it. It is in color 
an orange-vellow, after the color of Ma Capucine, only richer and 
better. It is a good grower, has elegant, long buds, borne on long 
stems, and will produce more buds than any Rose we know of. It 
forces easily, being at its best in mid-winter. There is no variety that 
will compare with it in all the qualities that go to make up the ideal 
Rose. The color is so peculiar and rich that itattracts attention where- 
ever seen. Price, 10 cents each. 


WHITE TEA ROSE, THE BRIDE. This is decidedly the most 

— - ——— - beautiful white Tea Rose. 
It is a sport from Catherine Mermet, with which it is identieal in 
growth and shape of flowers. The flowers are very large and double, 
on long stiff stems, of fine texture and substanee, and last a long time 
in afresh state after being cut, making it one of the best varieties for 
corsage wear or bouquets. During extreme hot weather it becomes a 
pinkish-white, at other times a beautiful pure white. Price, 10 


buds high above the leaves. Price, 15Sc. < 
MALMAISON.___ This grand old va- ' 
——_————" riety, when used NS 

as a bedding Rose in summer, has no 
equal, as it produces the most perfect 
flowers inthe hottest weather. Its rich, 
flesh-colored flowers are of immense size, 
are produced in abundance, and have 
the requisite form and substance to with- 
stand our hot, dry summers. Price, 15c. 


MAMAN COCHET _ One of the best 
ea een eee ONT ESE Lom 
1896. 


The growth is vigorous, with rich, 
heavy foliage. The extra large flowers 
are produced on long stems, are very 
double, and the buds and half-expanded 
flowers are simply exquisite in their 
yraceful form, delicate color, and rien 
ragrance. The color is deep rose-pink, 
the inner side of petals silvery-gray. 
This variety was illustrated and described 
in ‘‘ Journal des Roses”? three years ago, 
and one thousand doilars was refused for 
the stock by the originator, Mons. Cochet. 
It is now introduced for the first time, 
and we know it will win its way with 
every lover of beautiful Roses. Price, 15c¢. 


MARECHAL NEIL.__A Rose so 
Tamous as to 
really require no description, Its magni- 
ficent golden-yellow buds are worn the 
world over; they illustrate the globular 
form in its last perfection, and are almost 
massive in dimensions. The reports from 
Southern growers tell of single. plants | 
showing one and two thonsand hlodine | 
of Marechal Neil atatime. Itis almost 
universally held to be the finest climber 
for indoors or out, where the climate ad- f 
“i of ee cultivation. eg is one of 
the roses that starts rather slowly, and 

for that reason the best suecess will be ai THE GRIDE: 
had with the plants priced at 25 and 50 —-- = 


a5 , cents each. 
QUEEN’S SCARLET.—This is 
~ == without 
doubt the very best of all red Roses for 
bedding. It can be planted anywhere, 
| being entirely hardy. The flowers are of 
large size and of a fiery-scarlet, a color 
seldom seen in Roses; indeed a bed of 
this Rose produces a mass of red equal to 
a bed of Geraniums. It is planted ever 
where on account of its color and free- 
| dom of bloom. Price, 10 cents each. 


MARIE GUILLOT. — The finest of all 
| eS white Teas for 
summer bloom. The flowers are large, 
very full, and double; white, faintly 
tinged with yellow. Grown extensively 
by florists for cut flowers, and with 
amateurs so popular that we sell ten 
thousand plants of it annually. Price, 
10 cents each. 


MRS. DEGRAW—Everybody wants 

— a hardy, ever- 
blooming Rose, and we now offer the 
yrandest of this class. From early sum- 
mer until frost it can be depended upon 
| to produce flowers of large size and ex- 
| quisite fragranee in lavish abundance. 
In color it is a rich, glossy pink. It is 
such a strong grower that it is almost 
invaluable against attacks of insects. For 
garden or cemetery plots it has no equal. 
Price, 10 cents each. 


THE METEOR.__4 . 
| aba Vehieestia ever-bloomer of 
| the deepest glowing crimson, as fine as a 


velvety-red 


Hybrid. Flower of medium size, very 
double and slightly recurving. A beau 
tiful open Rose, a free bloomer, and a 
very excellent pot Rose. It has no tinge 
of violet or purple to marits beauty. Itis 


cents, although one of our customers wrote us from Louisiana that a 
small ten-cent Marechal Neil bought of us in the spring made strong 
shoots thirty feet in height by fall. Price, 15 cents each. 


COQUETTE DE LYONS. There isno Rose like it for freedom of 

a. loom. -Phe\ plant, is a-fine grower 
and carries numbers of flowers on every shoot. 
large, not at all formal, but very attractive. Called the Hermosa, from 
its free flowering character. We do not know of any Rose that will 
give the satisfaction that this variety will, and we heartily recommend 
it. Price, 10 cents each. 


CORNELIA COOK.___The buds are most beautiful, of immense 
= - size, and are borne up high on massive 
stems. and with their round, full, heavy form, carry an air of grace and 
dignity quite unusual. The flowers are the clearest, snowiest white, 
and are arranged in the most faultless and symmetrical manner. A 
magnificent Rose. Price, 10 cents each. 


A fine yellow Rose, 


NEW TEA ROSE, MADEMOISELLE FRANCISKA KRUGER__ 


——— — a vigorous, bushy grower, with healthy, 
bright foliage of the deepest green. This is unquestionably the best 
dark velvety-red Rose yet produced. Grand, both in bud and flower. 
Price, 15 cents each. 

This grand new ever- 


NEW ROSE, HENRY M. STANLEY. 
blooming Rose was 


raised from Madame Lambert and Countess Riza du Parc, and named 
in honor of the great African explorer, and is recommended as a 
charming variety of unusual beauty and permanent value. The color 
is a rare shade of amber rose. delicately tinged with apricot-yellow to- 
wards the center. Reverse of petals clear buff rose. The flowers are 
of good substance, extra large, finely formed, and very full and fra- 
grant. Price, 15 cents each. 


MADAME WELCHE. The flowers have great depth and sub- 


stance, and are of fine globular form, 
with broad, thick petals, and large, finely-shaped buds. The color isa 
beautiful shade of soft amber-yellow, deepening towards the center to 
fine orange or coppery-yellow, delicately tinged and clouded with pale 
ruddy crimson. Both flowers and buds are remarkably sweet, and the 
plant is a good, healthy grower, of a compact, bushy habit, producing 
its exquisite buds and flowers in great abundance during the whole 
growing season. It is fine for the conservatory, and none better for 
open ground. Price, 10 cents each. 


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A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS, 


ea SS 
AND VINEE... 


{ie SUMMER FLOWERING BULBS AND PLANTS for spring planting are inexpensive, very easily grown, require scarcely any care, and 


produce some of the most showy and beautiful of all the summer and autumn flowers. 
When Bulbs, Roots or Plants are sent by express, at purchaser's expense, 
When Seeds and Bulbs or Plants are ordered together, the seeds and bulbs 
not injured by frost will be sent at once, and the tender bulbs as soon as possible without danger of injury from cold weather. 


paid, except otherwise noted, and unless ead el ordered otherwise. 
we can usually send much larger stock and more safely packed. 


At the prices here given we send by mail, post- 


GOLDEN FLEECEA’ stron= and vigorous 


ABU I ILO * grower and remarkably free bloomer, summer 


and winter. Mach, 15e.; 4 for 50c. 
AMARYLLIS Lily-shaped flowers of great beauty, varying 
* in color from white and rose to the deepest 
erimsou: a vigorous grower; blooms freely, often twice in a season. 
We olier none but the best varieties, and at very reasonable prices. 
Formossissima (Jacobean Lily)—Flowers of a deep velvety crim- 
son color; handsome and very striking. A great favorite. Each, 15c. 
Johnsonii—One of the best sorts. Strong growing and free-bloom- 
ing. Vlowers large, crimson, striped with white. Bulbs very large 
and strong. Most popular. Each, 6Oc. 
/ Hybrids of Vittata—Red and white striped. 


233330 APIOS TUBEROSA. e<e<« 


A hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resembling the common 
Wisteria in vine and foliage, and having clusters of deep purple flow- 
ers which have a strong violet fragrance. Plant the bulbs near a trel- 
lis, fence, tree, or any place where you may wish a climber. They 
grow to agreat height, and bloom profusely. The bulbs are perfectly 
hardy, and need not be taken up over winter. A vine so sure to grow 
and give satisfaction should be in every garden. Two Bulbs for 10e.; 
5 for 20c.; dozen, 50c., postpaid. 


o Veitchii (Japan, or Boston Ivy)—The {finest 
Ampelopsis climber we know of for training over walls, as 
Ont: Stes ‘ . 

it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, 

covering it smoothly and densely with fresh, deep green heart-shaped 

leaves in summer, which take on, in the fall, the bright autumn colors. 

It likes a rich soil: quite hardy, but requires a slight protection in 

winter in ourclimate. Strong Plants, 20c. each; 3 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00. 

Quinquefolia (American Iva, Virginia Creeper)—A perfectly hardy 

elimber of rapid growth. Fine for covering walls or unsightly ob- 
jects. Each, 15c.; 4 for 50c.; 7 for $1.00. 


Tuberous-Rooted—The tubers which we offer 
BEGONIAS. are of the very best quality, and with proper 
eare will give a beautiful display early in the 
summer. For growing in pots or boxes in the house, plant in rich, 
sandy soil; give good drainage, and water freely after the leaves start. 
but do not let the soil become sour or logged from over watering. If 
it is desired to have a bed outdoors, select a shady, moist situation, 
making the bed rich with thoroughly rotted manure and leaf mould, 
if obtainable, Plant as soon as danger from frost is over. After the 
plants start into vigorous growth keep well watered. If planted in a 
proper situation no plant in cultivation will give a more magnificent 
display throughout the summer. 
SINGLE VARIETIES—Large, Well Ripened Tubers 
White, Pink, Yellow and Scarlet—Lach, 15c.; 4 for 50c.; 9 for $1. 
Single Mixed—Many varieties. Each, 10c.; 6 for 50e.; 13 for $1. 
DOUBLE VARIETIES. 
Scarlet, Pink, White and Yellow—Each. 25c.; 5 for $1.00. 
Double, Mixed—Many varieties. Each, 20c.; 6 for $1.; 18 for $2. 


Zach, 50c. 


Caladium- 
Esculentum. 


‘“* ELEPHANT EARS.”’ 


This splendid foliage 
lant gives perfect satis- 
Faction and is worthy of 
general cultivation, filling 
a place which no other 
plant does, adding greatly 
to the beauty of the lawn 
or garden by its im- 
mense tropical -like 
foliage. The plants 
attain a height of 
from 4 to G feet; the 
leaves being veined 
and variegated with 
different shades of green, 
when mussed alone or} 
with Cannas they produce 
a most striking and beau 
tiful effect. They are of 
easy culture, and will grow ee 
in almost any garden soil, §S 
but if especially large 1, 
plants are wanted they ge 


should be planted -in a‘? 
well enriched soil and giv- ; 
en an abundance of water s 
throughout the season. 


CALADIUM BULB 
PRICES (Postpaid. 


First Size—Ninve inches and over in circumference. ... 35 
Second Size—Seven to nine inches in cireumference...... 25 
Third Size—Under seven inches in circumferenee,........ 15 


flowers. 


BIGNONIA RADICANS— (Trumpet Flower.) 


A rapid growing climber, witb large scarlet, trumpet-shaped 
Each, 20c. 


“sss 


CLEMATIS. 


climbers, 
with its beautifully varied flowers, which 


CLEMATIS The justly proud queen of all 
* are produced from June until 


Rapid grower. It delights in rich soil and a sunny position. 
hardy, and when well established is a profuse bloomer. 

Jackmanii—Intense violet. Very tree bloomer, and the best and 
most popular species. Strong Plants, 50c. Larger Plants, 75c. 

Ramona—A strong, rampant grower. and very hardy. A free and 
perpetual bloomer; flowers very large; deep sky blue. Each, 50c. 

Lady Caroline Neville—Fine flowers from six to seven inches in 
diameter, Color, delicate blush white, with a broad purplish lilac 
band in the center of each sepal. Each, 50c. 

Mad. Baron Viellard—Flowers very large: light rose with lilae 
shadings; very distinet. Each, 50c 

Gipsy Queen—One of the finest dark purple varieties; a strong 
and free bloomer. Each, 50c. ; 

Fairy Queen—Pale flesh with pink bar; fine large flower. Ea., 50c. 

Lucy Lemoine—Fine double white. Each, 50c. 

Henryii—One of the best. Robust habit, free bloomer, large, finely 
formed flowers of a beautiful creamy white. Strong Plants, each, 50c. 

Duchess of Edinburg—A free flowering double white variety with 
medium sized flowers. Each, 50c. 

Sieboldi—An extra fine new variety; flowers very large, of a beau- 
tiful lavender shade. A very strong growing sort. Each, 7c. 

Viticella Kermesina— strong grower, with pretty foliage and red 
flowers. Suitable for verandas and trellises. Each, 50c. 


THREE CHOICE VARIETIES, FROM ABOVE, OUR SELECTION, $1.25. 


Coccinea—Bell-shaped flowers, bright coral red; blooms from June 
untii frost; a rapid grower; very free bloomer. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c. 

Flammula— lowers small, white and very fragrant; ornamental 
foliage. One of the best for covering trellises. Very hardy. Each, 
20c.; 3 for 50e. 

Clematis Virginica—(American White)—A 
and hardy plant; seeds furnished with long, plumose, ¢ 
flowers small, white. Each, 25c. 


ow CLEMATIS PANICULATA, + # 


(New Sweet-Scented Japan Clematis)—One of the finest additions 
to our list of hardy climbers. Of very rapid growth, quickly covering 
trellises and arbors with handsome, clean, glossy green foliage. The 
flowers are of medium size, pure white, borne in immense sheets, and 
of a most delicious and penetrating fragrance. These flowers pppeat 
in September, at a season when very few other yines are in bloom. 
Each, 20c.; 6 for $1.00; extra strong 2-year-old plants, 30c.; 4 for $1. 


October. 
Perfectly 


very aM growing 
owny tufts; 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ROOTS, ETG. — 85 


The Canna is one of the most beautiful of all foliage plants, and 
has long been a great favorite, but since the introduction of the 
'» new French yarieties their value has been greatly increased by 


adding to the already attractive foliage large flowers of the most 
brilliant colors, and now this is the leading foliage plant known to florists, the foliage diflering in 
the different varieties from a splendid bronze to light and dark green, and the flower from a bright 
yellow toa dark red; also in variegation and mixtures. Plants grow from two to ten 
feet high, according to the kind. Below will be found THE CREAM OF THE LIST. 


LARGE FLOWERING DWARF FRENCH VARIETIES, 


Eldorado—The grandest of all Yellow Cannas, and the nearest approach to a pure 
golden yellow to date, being very finely speckled with lightest red. Spikes of bloom 
very compact. Petals broad; fine open flowers that drop from the spike as soon as they 
pass perfection, leaving it always clean and bright. , 

Queen Charlotte—Considered by many the finest of all gilt-edged varieties. It has 
heavy bluish green foliage; enormous flower-spikes, towering grandly above the foliage, 
bear a beautiful bouquet of large flowers of perfeet form, with petals of a rich scarlet 
crimson, broadly banded with bright canary yellow. 3 feet. 

H. A. Dreer—Strong grower, leaves erect, dark purple, very 
large flowers, bright scarlet, dotted with a deeper shade; 3% ft. 


J.C. Vaughan—Purplish foliage, flower large, color clear 
deep vermillion orange, with a satiny lustre on the petals; 
flower spikes large. It is positively the very best dark leaved va- 
rietu, While the flower is larger than Cabos and fully as striking, 
contrasting brilliantly with the dark foliage. 4% feet. 

General Dodds—Bronze foliage, good grower. flower deep 
vermillion with slight crimson dots; flowers reflex more than 
any other Canna. 4% feet 

Alphonse Bouvier—One of the grandest outdoor bedders of all Cannas. Luxuriant grower, 
foliage bright green, flowers a vivid crimson; a profuse bloomer, beginning early, and is a con- 
tinuous mass of crimson the entire season. 4 feet. 

Madam Crozy—Flowers large, flaming scarlet, bordered gold; very fine green foliage; one of 
the best and most dwarf sorts. 3 feet. 

Francois Crozy—Foliage green; flowers salmon with yellow edge; a free 
bloomer. 4 feet. 

Paul Marquant—A profuse bloomer; very large flowers of a deep salmon 
color tinted with carmine; foliage green. 

Star of ’91—Flowers dazzling scarlet, and produced in great quantity. Foli- 
age green. 3 feet, 

Miss Sarah Hill—Foliage green; flower spike upright; flowers good size, car- 
mine crimson; fine bedding variety. 4 feet. 

Charles Henderson—A splendid compact grower, wilh ereet compact heads of 
bloom of large size; flowers bright crimson, center marked with gold pencilings. 
Very fine foliage, and a profuse bloomer. 3 feet. 

Florence Vaughan—The most striking yellow spotted Canna ever introduced, 
Lemon-yellow spotted with bright red. Free bloomer. with large spikes of band- 
some, most distinct and beautiful flowers. Foliage massive and light green. 

Egandale —Dwart, dark bronze foliage; large, bright cherry-red flowers of 
good form and substance; one of the very best dark foliage sorts. 4 feet. 

J. D. Cabos—Rich maroon foliage. lowers large and round; deep apricot 
with deeper shading. Its novel color attracts the attention of every one. 4% feet. 

Paul Bruant—Foliage dark green; intense orange-scarlet flowers; very fine. 

Perfection—F lowers golden-yellow, minutely spotted with light maroon. 4 ft. 

Discolor—Brouze leaf, red flower. 10 feet. 

Admiral Coubert—Green foliage; lemon-yellow flowers, spotted crimson. 4 ft. 

Antoine Crozy—Green foliage; flowers bright cherry-carmine; vigorous 4 
grower. 4 feet. 

Brenningsii—Variegated—Broad green foliage, ornamented with broad bands 
of yellow; red flowers. 4 feet. 

Ehemanni—Distinct; large oval soft green leaves and immense carmine-red 
flowers on long stems. 6 feet. 

Canna Flacida—Butterfly or Orchid Canna—A beautiful native variety of 
very dwarf habit, rarely exceeding 2 feetin height. Flowers very large; color, 
delicate light canary yellow; resembles an orchid in shape. 


PRICES OF ANY OF THE ABOVE—EACH, 15c.; 4 for 50c.; 9 for $1.00. EARLY in the season we supply Dormant Roots; LATER Plants only. 


New Flamingo Canna—A superb variety with trusses of immense size—nearly a foot in 
length and six to seven inches in diameter. Flowers very large—nearly four inches across—and 


CANNA PLANTS. 


te a of fine, even rounded form. Color, deep glowing crimson. exceedingly bright and attractive. 
wits’ : alh plant Teor one: with massive dark green foliage. Sure to become a most popular bedder. Four 
rs a . 80c. each; 4 for $1.00. 
uy M4 | CANNAS, Mixed, all Colors of Flowers and Leaves—10c. each; 6 for 50c.; 13 for $1.00. 
) i Red Flowering Mixed—FEach, 15c.; 5 for Yellow Shades Mixed —Each, 15c.; 5 for 
50c.; 12 for $1.00. 50c.; 12 for $1.00. 


Special Prices on Cannas in Larger Quantities than quoted above on Application. 


CYCLA MEN This well known plant is only adapted for house culture in our 

* climate, but for winter and early spring flowering it has but 
few superiors. Plant in rich, light sandy soil, using well rotted cow manure, and water sparingly 
until it begins vigorous growth, after which it may be treated like other house plants. The 
pretty variegated foliage and bright flowers, together with its long blooming season, render ita 
favorite wherever grown. Each, 15c.: Larger Bulbs, 25ce. 


CINNAMON VIN E This beautiful and rapid climber possesses the rare quality of 
¢ emitting from its lovely white flowers the delightful odor of the 
cinnamon. They are perfectly hardy, the stem dying down every autumn, but growing again in 
the spring so rapidly as to completely cover any trellis or arbor very early in the season, The 
vines often run 25 fect or more, and when trained over and about a door or window make an 
ornament much admired, while its many clusters of delicate white flowers sends out an amount 
of fragrance that is truly wonderfui. It is easy to cultivate, has no insect enemies, and is not 
affected by drouth becatise it roots so deeply. The tubers are called ‘Chinese Yams ;”’ {the botan- 
ical name being Dioscorca Batatas;) they inCrease in size from year to year, and are often two feet 
long at two or three years of age, and run straight down in deep soil; flesh whiter than super- 
fine flour and equally as good for table use as the best potatoes. When first introdnced the roots 
sold for $10.00 each. We have now grown this vine for nearly ten years, and haye sent out 
many thousands to every section of the country, and the only verdict is,—‘‘One of the most de- 
sirable climbers in cultivation.” p 
ON » brill hut} Having an enormous stock of the finest roots, we make this year a great reduction in price 
‘ 111) a ng" so that everybody can have all they want. We will mai] 5 nice Roots or Tubers for 25c.; 15 for 
rf - B 50c.; 40 for $1.00: 100 for S2.00, (nw order filled for less than 5 roots.) We pack carefully in boxes, 
CINNAMON VINE. and guarantee safe arrival. i f 


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86 
DAHLIAS. 


The Dahlia is one of the 
showiest of our autumn 
flowers. Commencing to 
flower in August, they area 
perfect blaze of bloom until 


stopped by 
frost) in au- 
tumn. Especi- g 


ally fine forcutg 
flowers. We 
know of noth- * 
ing thatisimore 
showy for table 
decoration 
than a loosely 
arranged bou- 
quet of long- 
stemmed Cac- 
tus or Single 
Dahtlias. They 
delight in a 
deep, rich soil, 
and should be 
planted three : 
and one-half to four 

feet apart, and be tied 
to heavy stakes to pre- 
vent strong winds 
from breaking them 
down. T tubers, or 


dry roots, we offer are 
of good size and make 


fine large blooming ws 
plants at once. Some DOUBLE 
times /ate in the season DAHLIAS. 


when the dry roots or tubers are sold out we fill orders with pot plants. 


-AS (SASso pS pNeS ao sD) scree racer aS 
NOT A POOR ONE IN THE LOT 


A. D Livoni—A lovely pink Dahlia; finely formed, very hand- 
some, and beautifully quilled; an early and free bloomer; nice long 
stiff stems. 

_ Lucy Fawcett—Straw color. fluted with scarlet and purple: a de- 
sirable variety. 

Wm. Pearce—Rich orange-yellow Cactus Dahlia; a fine variety for 
cutting or show purposes. 

_ Columbus— \ new introduction of great value. 
tipped and shaded pure white. 

Miss Thatcher—The best double yellow Dahlia in cultivation. 
The flowers are large, very full and double. 

Crimson King—Deep crimson. 
and free bloomer. ‘Hard to beat.” 

Gloire de Lyon—The largest and most perfect globe-shaped pure 
white in cultivation. Stout upright growth. Petals are very Jjarge and 
so numerous as to become nearly a perfect ball. 


Light cherry-red. 


Very constant in color. An early 


9 D ‘ ‘ 
DUTCHMAN’S PIPE — (Aristolochia Sipho.) 
A magnificent bardy vine of rapid growth, with very large heart- 
shaped leaves and brownish flowers, resembling in shape a miniature 
pipe; splendid for arehways or verandas. 35c.; 3 for $1.00. 


IRIS KAEMPFERI—(Japan Iris.) 


The flowers are of immense size—from six to eight inches in diam- 
eter—and of the most beautiful and delicate shades. Perfectly hardy, 
and flower in great profusion during June and July. A well-establish- 
ed plant gives a dozen or more flower stalks two to three feet high, 
each stalk producing two to four blooms. Thrives best if planted ina 
moist soil; if this cannot be had, should be plentifully supplied with 
water while growing and flowering. The following are all double- 
flowered. 

Blue Danube—Deep indigo 
extru fine. 

Excelsior—Reddish violet, with white center. 

Mount Hood—Deep purplish violet, yellow center. 

J.C. Vaughan—Fine large, pure white flower, golden-rayed center. 

Templeton—Light violet, mottled reddish pink and white. 

Any of above, each, 20c.; 6 for $1.00. 

Finest Mixed, Double Varieties, each, 15c.; 8 for $1.00. 


° DOUBLE HOLLYHOCKS. 


As a background in large borders or beds of the lower growing 
herbaceous plants there is nothing better. For planting in rows or 
groups ou the Jawnh, or interspersing among shrubbery they are inyal- 
uable. The flowers are elegant in Shape, and form perfect rosettes of 
the most lovely shades of crimson, yellow, pink, orange, white, ete. 
They require a deep rich soil, and will repay in quantity and beauty 
of bloom any extra care. We offer a fine assortment of good strong 
plauts of white, yellow, pink and searlet. Each, 15c.; 8 for $1.00, 


blue, violet shading yellow center; 


W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


Nymphza—A splendid Cactus Dahlia. Broad petals, delicate pink, 
shading to blush at center. A very pretty and much admired variety. 

Mad. Furtado—Pure white, of immense size, fine form and full to 
the very center. Early and profuse bloomer. 

Silver Queen—Silvery white, shading to pale pink. Excellent 
form and free bloomer. 


_ White Dove—Pure white. Each petal divided into three distinet 
points. Flowers well above the foliage, on very long stems. Very 
attractive. 


Floral Park Jewel—Flowers of many colors, from deep maroon to 
blush-white, also beautiful spotted and variegated forms, all produced 
on the same plant. 


Lydia Dieter—A beautiful soft lavender shade: one of the most 
attractive colors in the collection. 


Miss Dodd—Purest yellow, of exquisite form and color; remark- 
ably handsome flower. 


Nero—Dark purple, each petal deeply edged with pure white; small 
open center; very rich. 

Princess Ede oe white; a large fine formed variety. So 
prolific that the whole plant appears a solid mass of white. 


Zulu—Almost black; the darkest of all the Cactus varieties. It 

should be in every collection. 
_ Buffalo Bill —Color, golden bronze, richly streaked with vermilion ; 

of immense size. 

Cora Gleason—A magnificent flower of perfect Cactus form and of 
immense size; colora deep purple lake. Never shows any open center. 

Lucile—A remarkably free bloomer; color, pure sulphur yellow; 
double to the center. 

Germania Norva—Bright pink; petals very heavily serrated. Of 
superior merit and generally admired. ; 

Maid of Athens—Of pure Cactus type and bears flowers in profu- 
sion: color, the softest shade in pink. 


Orine Emerson—A handsome flower on 
dazzling red, shaded light cherry-red. 
past season. 


Bonnard’s Yellow—A fine extra carly bloomer. 


PRICES—Any of the above, each, 20 cts.: any 3 for 50 cts.; any 7 for $1.00; 
dozen, $1.50, all postpaid 


REMEMBER—Our prices are for good dry roots, not pot plants. 
TWO GRAND NEW DAHLIAS. 


M RS PEA RT A real white Cactus Dahlia. Petals very long 
. e and curved, each one coming to a sha 
point. Flowers very large, and at a little 
distance it resembles some of the large white Chrysanthemuins. It is 
a remarkably free bloomer, and within the last two years hus not 
duced an imperfect flower. 


ro- 

This can not be said of any other variety 

within our knowledge. There is no question but this yaluable variety 
will soon become very popular. Nice Dry Roots, 30 cts.; 4 for $1.00. 


GLO RIOSA Bright red. Petals shaped like Mrs. Peart, only 


more twisted. This with Mrs. Peart makes a 
most gorgeous bouquet. Fine Pot Plants only 
this season. Each, 30c.; 4 for $1.00. 
AOG-FOR 50c. WE WILL SEND ONE OF EACH MRS. PEART AND GLORIOSA. 
66 99 (By PEACOCK.) A practical treatise on the 
THE DAHLIA. cultivation of the Dahlia. Beautifully 


illustrated, well printed on toned paper. Postpaid, 50c, 
May. be ordered FREE with a Dahlia order amounting to $3 or over. 


long stem. Color, rich 
Admired by all who saw it the 


DOUBLE HOLLYHOCK FLOWEKL, 


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FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ROOTS, ETG. 87 


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GLADIOLUS FLOWERS. 


These fine Summer and Fall Flowering Bulbs produce 
[y blooms which embrace every shade of color, and some of 
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. brilliant spikes the first year As soon in the spring as the ground is sufficiently warm and dry, make 
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4 Zz WA plantings at intervals of two weeks during the spring months, whereby a succession of bloom will be 


( V ¢ been made in this flower during the past few years. They are of easiest culture and produce their 
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De) Ne) Jy oad. In the fall the bulbs can be taken up and stored over winter in a dry place. Our prices in- 


Mixed Gladioli—The bulbs we ofler are of the finest quality, and no better mixtures can be had. 
where fine colors and distinct markings are desired. 

HIGH GRADE SEEOLINGS—Our Extra Fine American Hybrids—Mixed Colors, and many speci- 
% mens of rare beauty; hardly any two alike. Prepaid, dozen, 50c. By express (not paid), 50 for $1 50; 
* 100 for $3.00; 200 for $5.00. 

ALL COLORS MIXED—A Choice Mixture of Many Colors—Prepaid, dozen, 50c. By express (nov 
prepaid , 50 for $l 25; 100 for $2.25: 200 for $4.00 
JE Lemoine’s Large Flowering Hybrids—Butterfly Gladiolus—This brilliant class is distinguished by 
m the rich and vivid coloring of its flowers. The blotch is the typical and remarkable feature of this va- 
y riety. Lemoine’s Mixed, made up of finest sorts. Prepaid, each, 5c.; dozen, 50¢ ; 30 for $1.00. 


GLADIOLUS— Separate Colors.) 


EACH. DOZ. 25 

White and Light—Choice mixed Seedlings and Named Sorts, mixed. ........... 5c. 50c. 90c. 

Various Shades of Pink—Extra Choice, mixed.......... r Seo score 5e. 45c. 85ce. 

Various Shades of Red—Extra Choice, mixed ................ : wee in OCF 80c. 50ec. 

Various Shades of Yellow, mixed a Betty sein sn PEP sia'o' tr shataics o etalateqareaateee 5e. 50c. 90¢. 

Striped and Variegated—Extra Choice, mixed. ........ 0.0... 66.66 sce ee eee eee ay Ce 45ce. 85c. 
CHOICE NAMED GLADIOLUS. 

Marie Lemoine—Fine open flowers, creamy | Africana—Brown and scarlet, white blotch; 
white, spotted purplish violet, ** peacock bloteh- | fine. 10e.; 3 for 25c.; 7 for 50c.; 15 for $1.00. 
ed.’ Each, 6e.; 3 for 15¢.; dozen, 50c. | May—New. Introduced last season. One of 

Lafayette—Flowers large: salmon blotehed | the most prolific sorts in cultivation, producing 
crimson, A very fine Lemoine. Each, 8c.; 3 for 20¢; | two, and frequently more. spikes from each bulb. 
dozen, 70c. Of sturdy growth; flowers are large and of good 


= istence; large and well opened flowers; enormous ered clear rose. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; 7 for 50ce.; 
spike. 20¢.: 3 for 50c. 


i} 
Snow White— The best white Gladiolus in ex- | substance, color, white ground, flamed and feath- 
| 15 for $1.00. 


= Ceres—White, blotched rose; a beauty. Ge. | Isaac Buchanan—Fine yellow; one of the best. 
GLADIOLUS PLANTS. 3 for 15c.; dozen, 50c. | 6c.; 3 for 15e.; dozen, 50c. 
Mabel—Color, carmine or cherry, or between the two, growing Brenchleyensis—Bright vermillion; fine old sort. 6c.; 3 for 15e.; 
lighter toward the center of the flowers, where it is delicate pink, dozen. 50¢. 
With small crimson stain in bottom of thecnp. 6c.; 3 for 15e.; doz. 50c. John Bull—Ivory white. slightly tinged with yellow and lilac; 
Bertha—Brilliant light scarlet: long spikes well set with large ex- beautiful. 6e.: 3 for 15¢.; dozen, 50c. ¢ 
panded flowers. 6c.; 3 for 15¢c.; dozen, 50c. Mad. Monneret—Delicate rose pink. 6c.; 3 for 15c.; dozen, 50c. 
Eugene Scribe—Large and fine flower: rose blazed with crimson. Childsi Hybrids—Largely shades of red and pink. 8c.; 3 for 20e.; 
8e.; 3 for 20c.; dozen, 70c. dozen. 7Oc. 


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at & & & GLOXINIA. # % % | , ECT 

A chatming class of summer: blooming bulbs, the rich and varied OUR A0c. STAR BULB COLL ION 
coloring of the flowers being beautiful in the a ea peuy of ye ap eee Emr ae ‘4 err = 

beautifully speckled; flowers three inches long by two inches 1n diam- SSS = = —== —<——— 
eter; upright and pendulous; colors, crimson, violet, rose, scarlet, We will send, postpaid for only FIFTY CENTS, 


white, etc. They attain the greatest perfection if grown in light, rich TWO PEARL TUBEROSES, FOUR CHOICE GLADIOLUS, 
soil in a shady, well ventilated frame. After they are done growing ONE APIOS TUBEROSA, ONE BEGONIA, 

they may be kept in a warm, dry cellar, or under the stage of a green- ONE TIGRIDIA, THREE OXALIS, 

house. Each, 15c.; 6 for 80c.; dozen, $1.50. ~ * ONE NEW FRENCH CANNA. * * 


2933 HONEYSUCKLES. <<< == 
Aurea i eae beautifully variegated eee leaves are | OUR $1.00 STAR BULB COLLECTION 


netted and veined with clear yellow; flowers yellow and fragrant. 15c. | ee ; 
Chinese Twining—Blooms at intervals through the summer and | 30 BULBS, all postpaid for only ONE DOLLAR, 


retains its foliage late into winter: flowers nearly white. 15c. 2 APIOS TUBEROSA, 1 DOUBLE DAHLIA, 
Halleana—White, changing to yellow; very fragrant; blooms from 2 BEGONIAS, 6 GLADIOLUS, Mixed, 

ine rcteieaee | EAA vines eae © 
Monthly Fragrant—Fine, rapid growing variety; flowers are large = ’ , 

and very ete color red and yellow; a constant bloomer. 15c. 3 CANNAS, French, 6 OXALIS, MIXED, 


* * * 4 PEARL TUBEROSES. * * * 


Scarlet Trumpet—A strong, rapid grower: blooms very freely the 
entire season; bright red trumpet-shaped flowers. 15c. | 


88 


LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


tion. 


each flower. A stri 


4 for 50ce.; 9 fors 


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**CRIMSON EYE.’’ 


——— 


entire season. The flowers are intense fiery scarlet, with bright yellow tip; 
covered with a moss, or hairy substance, that adds much to their beauty. 
train on a trellis, it is unrivaled; grown in this 
ceeds admirably in open ground. Grows eight to ten feet. 
15c.; 3 for 40c.; 8 for $1.00. 


HYDRANGEA PANICULATA GRANDIFLORA. 


Absolutely hardy in all sections of the country, very easy to grow, 
sand will fail to grow and bloom the first year they are set out. 
and finer if given good rich soil, but it will grow and flower well in almost any soil or sirua- 
The flowers are in immense large panicles, white 
color, and remains in good condition for weeks. 
one-half the past season’s growth, the flowers will be much finer. 
lawns nothing can be more desirable. 
3 for 60c.; 6 for $1.00. Extra Strong Plants, (by express), 40c.; 3 for $1.00; 7 for $2.00. 


NEW HIBISCUS—“ Crimson Eye.” 


This elegant Hibiscus, after many years of careful selection, has become entirely distinct. 
A robust grower with dark stems and foliage. 
in circumference ; p 


not one plant in a thou- 
The flowers will be larger 


at first, gradually changing to rose 
lf the plant is cut back each spring, fully 
For cemetery planting or 
Strong Plants, 15c.; 4 for 50c. Stronger Plants, 25c.: 


Flowers immense in size, often twenty inches 


urest white, with a large spot of deep, velvety crimson in the center of 
ing combination of color that must be seen to be fully appreciated. A 
well developed plant will produce several hundred of these flowers in a season. 
anywhere, and is spots hardy, blooming the first year in the 
00. 


Succeeds 
open ground. Each, 15c.; 


ANE TIA. VINE == 


——— 


A beautiful twining plant, producing very showy tubular flowers in great abundance the 
they are also 
As a pot plant to 
manner, it will bloom for several years; sue- 
A plant of rare beauty. 


Each, 


THE LILY is a favorite flower everywhere, 
Their culture is simple, and with a little care 
failure is impossible. The bulbs should be 
< planted in the spring as soon as the frost is 
out of the ground—the earlier the better. Select a well-drained spot, 
dig the soil deep, and make it fine, enriching it abundantly with very 
rotten cow manure and adding a liberal mixture of sand. Set the 
bulbs from three to five inches deep, according to size. 


Speciosum Album—Pure white; fragrant. Each, 25c., 
dezen, $2.25. 

Speciosum Roseum—White, shaded and spotted with rose. Each, 
20c.; 3 for 50c.; dozen, $1.75. | 

Speciosum Rubrum—White, heayily spotted with rich crimson. 
Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c.; dozen, $1.75. 


Lilium Auratum—(The Golden- 
Rayed Lily of Japan)—This variety, 
beyond question, is the grandest of 
all the Lily family. The flowers are 
pure white, thickly studded with 
crimson spots, while through the 
center of each petal runs a clear 

olden band. Fully expanded, the 

Owers measure nearly a foot across, 
are produced abundantly from June 
to October, and possess a most delic- 
ious fragrance; very hardy; the best 
outdoor Lily, and uo better grows. 


3 for 60c.; 


EACH. DOZEN 
Extra Large Bulbs...... 25e. $2 50 
Large Fine Bulbs....... 20e. 2.00 
Medium Size Bulbs 15e. 1.50 


Prices in LARGER QUANTITIES on 
application; also of other varieties. 


LILIUM AURATUM. 
For Easter and other Lilies that cannot be planted in the spring, 


see our Fall Catalogue issued about Aug. 1. Sent free on application. 


LILY OF THE VALLEY. 


No garden is complete without a few clumps of+ these fragrant 
flowers, which are such universal favorites as to need no descri ption. 

Strong Flowering Pips—Each, 5c.; 3 for 10c.: dozen, 30c.; 100 for 
$2.00, postpaid. 

Clumps, for immediate effect, are preferable 


crowns. Each, 25c. 
CALLA LILIES. 


Ethiopica—A fine, old, well-known house plant, with large, beautiful 
ure white flowers, long, yellow spathe, and broad, glossy, green leaves. 
casy culture, requiring an abundance of water aud moderate heat 

during growing season. Repot in Septemberin rich soil. 20c.; doz. $2. 


Spotted Calla—Resembles White Calla, but is of smaller habit. 
Leaves a glossy deep green with numerous white spots. Ornamental 
even when notin bloom. Each, 15¢c.: dozen, $1 50. 


_ Dwarf Calla, ‘Little Gem ’’—Scarcely ever exceeds one foot in 
height; produces good sized flowers in abundance. 20c.: doz., $2.00. 


ZEPHYRANTHES— (Atamasco Lilies.) 


Atamasco—White, suffused with flesh color: ha rdy. 
Rosea—Beautiful, large rose-colored flowers about 3 inches across. 


__ Treatea—(Vairy Lily of the South.) Fragrant, pure white flowers. 
Either variety, each, 5c.; 3 for 10c.: dozen., 30c. 


*« « « e HEIMEROCALLIS., «ee « 


Flava—( Yellow Day Lily)—A most useful and desirable herbaceous 


to the Pips or single 


plant, producing its large golden yellow flowers during July and Aug- 
ust in the greatest profusion; plants grow about 3 feet high. 15c. 

j Fulva—( Lemon Lily)—Lemou-colored flowers: excellent for plant- 
ing among shrubbery. 15c. 


WATER 
LILIES ¢ 


Are becoming more se 
popular every year /¢ 
and no class of 
plants are more 
easily cared for 
when once estab- 
lished. The culti- 
vation of Water 
Lilies is very sim- 
ple. The best soil 
for growing them 
is a rich, fibrous 
loam, witha liberal 
mixture of well- 
rotted manure; aie o, ada 
cow manure is very NYMPHZA ODORATA. 
desirable. Rich mud from the bed of a pond or sluggish stream is 
also good. They may be successfully grown in the open air in tubs, 
either on the surface or sunk in the ground. Oil barrels cut in two 
make inexpensive and convenient tubs. About the middle of May 
put in the loam to the depth of six or eight inches, in which plant the 
roots, barely covering them. Now put on about two inches of sand to 
prevent the manure from rising to the top. Fill in six inches of water, 
set in a sunny place, adding water gradually until the tub is full by 
the time the leaves have covered the surface, and replenish the water 
as it loses by evaporation. In winter pour off the water and remove 
to a cool cellar, or keep from hard freezing by covering with leaves. 

Nymphza Odorata—White Fragrant Pond Lily. Universally ad- 
mired on account of its large, fragrant, pure white flowers; when 
grown in rich mud it will produce flowers six inches and leaves thir- 
teen inches across. Roots, each, 20.; dozen, $2.00. 

Nymphza Odorata Rosea—(Cape Cod Water Lily.)\—The best pink 
hardy Nympheea in cultivation; possesses all the desirable qualities of 
the white flowered species—hardiness, freedom of bloom and delicious 
fragrance. Each, 60c.; doz., $6.00. 

Nelumbium Speciosum—( Egyptian or Sacred Lotus)—A grand lotus; 
perfectly hardy, and one of the loveliest; the flowers when expandin 
are of a beautiful rosy pink; when open creamy white and pink, an 
very fragrant. A very interesting plant, and sueceeds anywhere. 
Strong Roots, 75c. to $1.25 each: dozen, $7.00. 

Nymphza Alba Candidissima—A large flowered variety of the 
hardy English Water Lily; white flowers; the earliest; a continuous 
bloomer until frost; one of the best in cultivation. 90¢.; doz., $9.00. 

Water Hyacinth —( Pontederia)— Very interesting and beautiful; 
floats on the surface of the water and produces fine spikes of light 
rosy lilae orchid-like flowers. Each, 15¢.; dozen, $1.50. 

Water Poppy—(Limnocharis Humboldtii)—Flowers beautiful clear 
yellow: poppy-like, must be grown in shallow water: very attractive. 
Each, 15e.; dozen, $1.50. 


FUNKIA ALBA—(Day Lily) 

A handsome, showy plant, with beautiful large broad leaves. 
Flowers large, pure waxy-white, borne in large trusses. Very fragrant. 
Each, 15c.; 4 for 50c. : 

Funkia Variegata—Has variegated green and white leaves an@ 
purple flowers, Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c. 

ONE ALBA AND ONE VARIECATA FOR 30 CENTS. 


e ««e« WHITE SPIDER LILY.eeeae 


(Pancratium Carribbaeum.) A bulbous plant of the Amaryllis 
family, of easy culture, producing large clusters of beautiful, pure 
white flowers very freely, giving a succession of bloom all summer. 
Delightfully fragrant. Bulbs, 15e. each; 3 for 40c. 


FLOWERING BULBS, PLANTS, ROOTS, ETG. 


89 


Pink. 
MOON FLOWERS. Syne 
¢ BLUE. 
A rapid-growing vine, which will easily cover a surface 25 x 40 feet 
naseason. At night and during dark days plants are covered with an 


bundance of large, fragrant flowers, 3 or 4 inches in diameter. One of 
he most showy aunual climbers. Fine plants ready about May 20. 
Noctiflora--The well-known white, fragrant Moon Flower. Each, 


Oc.; dozen, $1.00. 


HARDY MOON FLOWER. 


Ipomcea Pandurata, or Day-Blooming Moon Flower—Periectly 
hardy. and increases in size each season. Thrives in any soil and pro- 


duces luxuriant, compact foliage and quantities of beautiful flowers 
with a purple throat, 15e.; 4 for 50c. 


a ot & MADEIRA VINE. » + » 


Leari—( Blue Dawn Flower)—Intense violet blue. 10¢.; doz., $1.00. 
Mexicana—Large pink flowers. Having tuberous roots it can be 
yintered like Dahlias. 15c.; dozen, $1.50. | 

ONE EACH OF ABOVE (3) FOR 25 CENTS. 


Sueceeds in almost any soil; of easy cultivation; most excellent 
for baskets, vases or trellises. Leaves. dark green; bears a small white, 
fragrant flower. Each, 10c.; 3 for 25c.; dozen, 50e. 


e « e« e PASSION FLOWERS. « © « « 


Incarnata—(‘‘ SoUTHERN BEAUTY '’)—This singular and beautiful climber has a 
emarkably pretty vine. The large flowers are of a flesh-white with purple rays, fol- 
owed by beautiful golden edible fruits of a delightful flavor. - The roots are hardy, 
jthough the vine dies down in the winter, but comes up again in the spring. The 
ants can be potted for winter decoration. Each, 15c.; 2 for 25e.; 10 for $1.00. 

Constance Elliott—An elegant rapid climbing vine with large white, fragrant flow- 
rs. A good window plant, also for cemetery. Each, 10c. 

Cerulea—A rapid growing vine; very singular flowers of violet and blue, three inches in diameter, 10e. 


MILA BIFLORA. 


ligh. The flowers will keep for a week after cutting. 
(Abyssinian Banana) 


MUSA ENSE I E. ground in summer, or for conservatory in winter, 


VIUS DOUBLE FLOWERED. 


y single plant scenting a large room. 


IT AHEITE THE DWARF ORANGE TREE. A most attractive and interesting plant for win- 

» dow or conservatory. They will bloom and fruit when the plants are yery small. 

“lowers fragrant. Each, 25e. Large Plants, bearing fruit, by express only, $1.00. 

OX ALT SUMMER FLOWERING. Valuable for edging walks, flower-beds, etc. Bulbs planted 
¢ three inches apart form rounded rows of delicate foliage, about one foot high, which pro 

luce flowers in endless suecession. Lasiandra—Fine rose pink, Deippa—Pure white. Either variety, per 


lozen, 10¢.; 3 dozen, 25c.; 100 for 50c., postpaid. 
Very popular, hardy, rapidly growing to a height of fifty feet or more. 


WIS I ARIA. in early spring, and when in bloom is truly magnificent. 


Sinensis, Blue—Color, soft lavender blue. Flowers in masses like a bunch of grapes. 
35c.: 3 for $1.00. 
Sinensis, White—Pure white, making a marked, striking and elegant contrast with the blue variety. 
Each, 35c. Larger Plants, by express, 50c. 
YI JCC WHITE CLUSTER. (Adam’s Needle)—Flowers pure white, drooping, in dense clusters 
* upon long stems. A fine plant for the cemetery, lawns, center plants, ete. Hardy aud 
svergreen. Each, 15c.; 3 for 30c., postpaid. 


CE LEGIC 


One of the most desirable flowers on account of its large, pure waxy-white 
flowers, which are borne in clusters of two to three on a stalk twelve inches 
Each, 10c.; 3 for 20c.; dozen, 60c. 


A grand lawn plant of easy culture in the open 
Plants, 30c.; 3 for $1.00. 


The musk-like odor from the leaves and flowers is very powerful, a 
Easily grown and increases rapidly. 20c.; 3 for 50c. 


It flowers 


Fragrant. Each, 


PASSION FLOWER, INCARNATA. 


One of the most delightfully fragrant and beautiful summer flowering 
bulbs. The flowers are waxy-white, and the sweetest scented that 
grows. The growing plant is fond of light and heat, and should not 


TUBEROSES. 
be planted outside before April 1st. If planted in 5 or 6 inch pots 


and sunk in the ground late in autumn they may be taken indoors for flowering. 

Our Tuberose Bulbs are grown and cured with the greatest possible care. 
Our annual output being many thousands, and on account of increase in 
trade we know our stock gives satisfactory results. 

DOUBLE DWARF PEARL TUBEROSE—The flowers are large size and very double. 
The favorite with everybody. Select Bulbs—Postpaid—Each, 5c.; 6 for 25c¢.; 12 for 40c. 

Write for Special Prices on Larger Quantities of Tuberoses. 

ALBINO TUBEROSE—Single Flowered—Flowers star shaped, pure white, recurving; 
a large flower spike, often branched. Each, 10c ; 3 for 25c.; 7 for 50c. 

VARIEGATED LEAVED—This is an early single kind, with striped foliage; flowers 
not equal to the double ones. Each, 10e.; 3 for 25c.; dozen, 75c. 


Miss Laura Adams, Enslow, Pa., March 27, 1896; ‘The Tuberose Bulbs bought of you 


tion. One had twenty-seven buds on it at one time.” 


(HERBACEOUS.) A very showy and most useful class of plants; ex- 
ceedingly hardy and will flourish in any section of the country, no 
matter how cold. They grow and flower well in almost any soil with very little care. 


Anemonzflora—Rose, buff center. Officinalis Rubra Plena—Kich, deep 

Albiflora Edulis—Pure white. crimson; very early and one of the bright- 

Chinensis Rosea—Clear light rose. est of all, Price, 25c. each; 4 for 80c. 
Growth 


JAPAN SNOWBALL A new variety of Snowball. upright and 

* compact. Foliage olive green through the summer, 
but towards fall it turns much darker and remains on the plant for some time after the first 
frosts. Flowers are much morenumerousthan onthe old variety There are often twenty balls 
on a branch eighteen inches long. These balls, as they expand, all face upward, so that a full 
view of their great beauty is always to be had. It is hardy. easily transplanted, and its growth 
le of good shape, and beautiful both in leaf and flower. Plants—Postpaid- 25c.; 5 for $1.00. 
ie: Larger Plants—Each, 40c.; 3 for $1.00. 


\ (PEACOCK OR SHELL FLOWER)—A summer flowering bulb that 
y f) TIGRIDIAS. should be planted in the open ground in May. It commences bloom- 
ing early in July and produces an abundance of gorgeous flowers till October. Late in autumn 
the bulbs should be lifted, dried and stored in the cellar like Gladioli. It is one of the easiest 
plants to cultivate, and always sure to bloom abundantly in any situation. 
\ Grandiflora Alba—Its large flowers are pearly white, marked with large spots of reddish 
ehestnut color. Each, 10c.; 3 for 20c.; dozen 70c. 


Conchiflora—line yellow, spotted with dark crimson. 10c.; 3 for 20e.; dozen, 70c, 


_ Grandiflora Pavonia—Very large, bright crimson flowers, center variegated with yellow. 
Each, 10c.; 3 for 20c.; dozen, 70c. 


90 


A. W. LIVINGSTON’S SONS, GOLUMBUS, OHIO. 


SMALL FRUITS. 


SSS A ge Se SS Se 


Plant in March, April, May, 
September or October, (Spring 
planting is much the best), on 
good ground deeply worked 
and well manured, (bone dust 
is excellent.) Setin rows 3% 
feet apart by 15 inches in the 
row for field culture, and 15 
inches each way for garden. 
Cultivate clean, mulch late in 
the fall, and uncover early in 
spring. Remove mulch after 
fruiting and spade in a light 
dressing of manure. 

Varieties marked (P) have 
imperfect flowers; they will 
not produce well unless every 
fourth or fifth row or plant is 
a periect flowering variety. 
Those not marked are perfect 
flowering. When thus planted 
the (P) sorts are the most 
prolific. 

PRICES— Jf to be sent by mail 
add 25c. per 100. At 1,000 rate 
by Bupress only. Postage free at 
dozen rates. 


SIX BEST STRAWBERRIES FOR HOME USE. 
BEDER WOOD-— Early. 


For home use or market. Fruit medium 


size, bright color, firm, excellent quality. Dozen, 25c.; 100, 50c.; 
1,000, $3.00. 

WARFIELD—(P). Early to medium. A rival to Crescent. Fruit 
firm, quality good; pleasant, sub-acid. Plant vigorous, healthy, of easy 


culture. Doz , 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1,000, $3.00. 

SHUCKLESS—As its name indicates, in picking the ‘‘ shucks” 
(calyx) remain on the stem, and the berries when picked are ready for 
use. <A strong grower, hardy plant, late and perfect bloomer, and pro- 
duces bright crimson-colored berries of good flavor; very regular in 
shape and uniform insize. Produces berries in great abundance. Good 
for market us well as home use. A remarkable variety. Doz., 30c.; 100, 
75c.; 1,000, $5.00. 

Se oe ed xtra early. This is almost identical with Warfield, 
possessing all the good qualities of that variety, and in addition is a 
perfect bloomer, Not only produces, ripens and forms berries early, but 
produces an abundance of early ones. A variety but little known, but 
for all that, itisan excellent berry. Doz. 25¢.; 100, 60c.; 1,000, $3.50. 

CANDY~— Best late to date and a favorite with fruit growers every- 
where. Plant, astrong, healthy grower. Fruit very large, firm, regular 
i size and shape, bright in color, handsome and showy. Qu: MY ood; 
brings highest market price. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.; 1,000, $3 
. BUBACH-—(P)—Midseason. Noted for its vigorous plant ee yields 
its large sized handsome berries in great abundance. A favorite for 
near-by market. Doz., 25c.: 100, 50¢.; 1,000, $3.00. 

SOME OF THE BEST MARKET STRAWBERRIES. 

CRESCENT—(P)— Early. 


Very prolific; bears profusely even under 


neglect. Vigorous and hardy; bears better if vines are not allowed to 
mat. Fruit colors evenly, a bright, attractive scarlet. Doz.. 25c.; 100, 
60c., 1,000, $3.00. 

LOVETT—Second early. Berries are of good size, uniform, bright 


crimson, firm and of good quality.. Splendid variety for market on ac- 
count of its productiveness and firmness. Also valuable as a fertilizer 
for imperfect kinds. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.; 1,000, $3.00. 
CREENVILLE—,\P)—A strawberry of the very highest order. Ri- 
péns early, bolds out well to the end of the season. Berries 1]: Hees con- 
ical. Color, brightest crimson Doz , 25c.; 100, 50c.; 1,000, $3.00. 


HAVERLAND—(P)—A native of Ohio, and holds its own w WHerever 
it goes. Most productive berry on the market. Large, very few small 
ones. Medium firm, butall right for near markets. A great favorite, and 
we urge all growers to try it. The Lovett should be used as a fertilizer, 
as it bloe-ns at the same time. Doz., 25c.; 100, 60c.; 1,000, $3.00. 


SHARPLESS— An old favorite; still leadsin many sections. Large, 


productive, flesh firm, sweet, clear light red, smooth and shiney. Doz., 
25c.; 100, GOc.; 1,000, $3.00. 

DAYTON—A perfect blooming early variety. Large, firm, deep 
color, of uniform size. Productive: an excellent grower. One of the 


best to use as a fertilizer for imperiect kinds. A great drouth resister. 


Doz , 25c.: 100, GOc.: 1,000, $3.00 
BRANDYWINE—A most valuable Jate variety. Berries very large, 
uniform, quite firm, of excellent flavor. Strong grower, and makes 
many large stocky plants. Doz., 40c.; 100, $1.00; 1,000, $4.25. 
MUSKINCUM— A valuable perfect flowered berry. Very late, 
size and desirable. Doz., 25c.; 100, GOc.; 1,000, $3.00. 
CRAWFORD—Large, firm. beautiful red fruit, 
ripens early, continues long in bearing, very prolific; 
and one of the finest on rich soil. Doz., 25c.; 100, 75c.; 


large 


of fine quality; 
a virorous ferower 
1,000, 35.00. 


MARY—(P)—A new variety, said to be the largest strawberry yet 
Suite Most prolific, beautiful and firmest of all large berries. 
ery regular in size, bright color, good quality. Medium late. Dozen, 


30c.; 100, $1.00; 1,000, $5.00. 


We call special attention to our list of Small Fruits. While 
not extended, it contains the best standard; also some of the 
choicest new varieties. 


IOWA BEAUTY—One of the handsomest berries in cultivation; 
large size, fine shape. Foliage strong and vigorous. Quality good, quite 


firm, good pollenizer. Medium early. Doz. 30c.; 100, 70c.: 1,000, $4. 


Special Prices for Larger Quantity than offered above, 
also of any other leading variety, on request. 


SOOSHaBBoreriSsS. 


Plant in good rich soil, in rows 5 feet apart by 3 feet in the row. 


If to go by mail add 10 ets. per dozen additional for postage. 


N EW co LU M BUS. Well tested, meeting with good success 
everywhere. Fruit of the largest size, 
oval, greenish yellow, and of first-class quality. Pronounced by high 
authority as “the best variely yet introduced,” and **free from mildew of 
either fruits or foliage.” Each, 40c.; 3 for $1.00. 
_ INDUSTRY~—Is a heavy cropper: large and sweet; early, and 
freest from mildew. Dark red color. Each, 25c.; doz., $1.50. 
SMITH’S—Vigorous and excessively productive. Large, greenish- 
yellow; skin thin, and of fine quality. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.40. 
COLDEN PROLIFIC—An American seedling of English 
Hardy,a good grower and mnusually free from mildew. 
yellow: very attractive; quality excellent, Each, 30c.; 
DOWNINC—O/ large size; 
pale green; of splendid quality 
for cooking and table use. 
Each, 15e.; doz., 90c. 


CHAUTAUQUA~—The new 
White Gooseberry equals the 
finest and largest varieties in 
size, beauty and quality, and 
excels them all in vigor and 
yield. Very sweet and of ex- 
quisite flavor. Perfectly free 
from spines and hair. Often 
grows 1'% inches long. Each, 
50c.; 3 for $1.00. 


type, 


Large. deep golden 
doz., $2.25. 


ap SS a SO Sy SS SS 


The plants of this frnit should be set four feet apart in good rich 
Cultivate well or mulch heavily. 

MOB Add to the following prices 25 cents per dozen for postage to one 
year plant prices. Two-year plants, on account of size, must go by 
express; prices of same on application. 

FAY’S PROLIFIC—This has been a great seller since its introdue- 
tion. Isarobust grower: large fruit, bright red, and of good flavor. 
Each, 10c.; doz,, 65c.; 100, $4.00. 


LA VERSAILLES—An old standard. 


soil. 


Fruit very large, red, and of 


excellent quality. Each, 10¢.; doz., 65¢.; 100, $4.00. 
VICTORIA—Large, bright red ; bune hes long: medium size; very 

productive and ripens late. Each, 10c.; doz., 65c.; 100, $4.00. 
WHITE CGRAPE—This variety is fie leading one of its kind. 


Large, of excellent flavor. a good grower and yielder. Fine for table 


use. Each, 10c.; doz., 65¢e.; 100 $4.00. 

NORTH STAR-—Said to combine more good qualities than any 
other. Extremely hardy; grows freely from cuttings. An early and 
abundant fruiter; a strong grower. Each, 15c.; doz., $1.00. 

CRANDALL —<A leading black seedling, but distinct’ from Euro- 
pean varieties and without their odor. Is a yigorous grower, produe- 
ing berries the next year after planting. Of large size, and a good 
keeper, Each, 15¢.; doz.. $1.25. 


BlawcHBESRRI£LS. 


If to go by mail add 10 ets. per dozen, 50 cts. 
per 100 additional for postage. 

Should be planted in rows six feet 
apart and four feet in the rows. Do best 
in good rich soil. 

EARLY HARVEST—One of the ear- 
liest blackberries in cultivation. Fruit 
of medium size; productive. Each, 10c.; 
doz., GOc.; 100, $2.00. 

ELDORADO~—An enormous yielder; 
berries jet black and borne in Jarge clus- 


ters; of pleasant taste and a good keeper. 
Each, 15c¢.; doz., $1.25; 100, $5.00. 


ERIE—Vigorous grower: 
ductive. Truitlarge and of good quality. 
Each, 10¢.; doz., 50c.: 100, $2.00. 

ACAWAM—Medium size, jet black, 
yery sweet; no core. One of the best for 
family use. Each, 10 cts.; doz, 60 cts.; 
100, $2.00. 

SNYDER—One that is hard to beat. Early, extremely hardy, very 
prolific and of fair size. Each, 10c.; doz., 6O0c.; 100 $2.00. 

TAYLOR — Berries of delicious flavor. larger than Snyder. of sturdy 


very pie 


growth, ripens lute and is a good variety for cold climates. Each, 10¢.; 
doz., GOc.; 100, $2.00. 
ANCIENT BRITON—One of the best and hardiest, superseding 


muny others in the North. Goes on its merits. Profitable market sort. 


Each, 10¢.; doz., 90c.; 100. $2.50. 


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SMALL 


FRUITS. 


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(LUCRETIA—The best of all Dewberries. Early, ripens before late 
raspberries are gone. The plant is hardy and remarkably productive, 
berries one and one-half inches long and one inch in diameter; of a 
soft, sweet and luscious flavor, Each, 10c.; doz , 40c.; 100, $1.50. 


RASHPBHaRrRrIiIES. 


Will do well on any soil that will produce a good corn crop, 
in rows five feet apart, and three feet apart in the rows. 

If to go by mail add 10 cts. per dozen, 40 cts, per 100 for postage. 

EUREKA—One of the earliest Black Caps. Large and very produc- 
tive; strong, large, upright grower, healthy foliage ; one of the hardijest. 
Each, 15c.; doz., 65c ; 100, $2 00 

CAULT PERPETUAL (Everbearing)—Second early; a novelty in 
small fruit, being a perpetual bearer until killed by frost. Fruit a beau- 
tiful black, large and firm; fine rich color. Each, 25c¢.; doz., $2.40. 

GRECC—One of the leading black caps. Berries very large; splen- 
did market yariety For best results give good rich soil. Each, 10e.; 
doz., 40c.; 100, $1.25. 

OHIO (Black)—Hardy, vigorous and productive. Fruit is of fine 
flavor. The leader for canning and evaporating, Each, 10c.: dozen, 
40¢.; 100, $1.25. 

MILLER’S RED—One of the earliest, and comes highly recom- 
mended. Bright red berries, sturdy, vigorous grower and productive. 
Each, 10c.; doz., GOc.; 100, $1.75. * 

COLUMBIAN—An improved red; one of the latest and best; very 
hardy; of high flavor when ripe and comparatively firm for a red 
berry. Each, 20c.; doz., $1.60. 

CUTHBERT—Large; firm: deep rich crimson: very productive: 
a strong and hardy variety. An excellent berry for either field or gar- 
den culture. Each, 10c.; doz, 30c.; 100, $1.25. 

ROYAL CHURCH—This is one of the most productive of all reds, 
there being as high as 150 berries on a single stem. Highly recom- 
mended for home gardens Each, 10c.; doz., 60c.; 100, $2.00. 

JAPANESE—(Wineberry)—Berry, round, deep red, glossy, and 
fairly firm; borne in large clusters. LEsteemed for canning, preserves, 
jellies, ete. Each, 10c.; doz., 40c.; 100, $1.25 

COLDEN QUEEN—A handsome, large, golden yellow berry. 
ductive. 
10¢.; 


Plant 


Pro- 
Quality first-class. The most profitable yellow variety. Each, 
doz., 40¢.; 100, $1.25 


See a. 


Plant about eight feat apart by a fence or building. For vineyard 
plant in rows eight feet apart, six to eight feet apart in the row. 

far Single Vines sent free of postage. For one-year vines add 10 cents 
per dozen, 25 cents for 50, and 40 cents per 100 for postage. For two-year vines 
add 25 cents per dozen; 100 and over to go by express at purchaser's expense. 

EARLY OHIO—(New.)—Extremely early, hardy and productive. 
A black, fine and firm berry, which hangs to the stem persistently. 
Being an abundant bearer, und exceedingly early, has brought it into 
popular favor as one of the best for shipping. 1 year, each, 35¢e.; 3 
for $1.00, 2 year, each, 50e.; 3 for $1.25. Prices of larger quantities on 
application. 

NEW COLU MBIAN— ne of the largest grapes kuown. The 

vines are hardy and vigorous growers. 
The fruit is dark blue, of good quality, and along keeper for shipping 
purposes. 1 year, 40c. each; 3 for $1.00; doz., $2.90. 2 year, 50c. 
each; 3 for $1.25; doz., $3.25. 

CONCORD—One of the most popular grapes. Succeeds every- 
where. Color, purplish black. 1 year, 10c. each; doz., 65c.; 100, 
$3.50. 2 year, 15c. each; doz,, $1.00; 100, by express, 35.00 

MOORE’S EARLY~—Large, black, fine quality. 1 year, 10c. each; 


dozen, 75c.. 100, $3.50. 2 year, 15e. each; dozen, $1.00; LOO, by 
express, $5.00 
ACAWAM—Pruit large, skin thick, pulp soft and sweet. Color, 


dark red. 1 year, 


} 15c. each: doz.. 90c ; 
each; doz., $1.50. 


100, by express, $6.00. 

BRICHTON—Large bunches: resembles Catawba, but as rich as 
Delaware. 1 year, 15c¢. each; doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. 2 year, 20c. 
each; doz., $1.00; 100, by express, $6 00. 

CATAWBA~— Berries large, round, red, sweet and rich, with pleas- 


100, $4.00, 2 year, 20c. 


ant musky flavor. 1 year, 15c. each: doz., 75c.; 100, $4.00. 2 year, 
20c. each ; doz., $1.00; 100, by express, $6.00. 

DELAWARE-—Small bunches, light red, sweet and fine flavor. 
1 year, 15c, each; doz.. 90c.; 100, $4.00. 2 year, 20c. each; doz., 


$1.00; 100, by express, $6.00. 
LADY WASHINCTON- Beautiful pale yellow. Bunch and berry 
large. Each, 20c.; 3 for 50c. 2 year, 25c. each; 3 for 6Oc 
NIACARA—A hardy. strong grower; large and compact bunches; 
berries fully as large as Coneord, of light, greenish-white color; good 
quality. 1 year, 15c. eaeh; doz., 65c.; 100, $4.00, 2 year, 20c. each; 
doz., $1.00; 100, by er press, $5.00. 
POCKLINCTON—Bunch and berry large: 
15c.; dozen, 75c. 
WHITE LADY—Yellowish green; rich; fine. 


golden yellow. Each, 


doz., 90¢, 


Each, 15e.; 


luarger Quantities will be Quoted on Application. 


PRICE OF PLANTS—The prices quoted are net cash for spring 
delivery, and we will not be held to these prices in July, August, 
ete. (Fall delivery.) No plants sent C. O. D. Not less than 6 of any 
one kind will be furnished at dozen rates, 50 at 100 rates 

PLANTS BY MAIL—Plants are packed with spagnum moss, oiled 
manilla paper, so they will go safely to any part of the United States. 

ERRORS—With our system errors very rarely oceur, and when 
they do we are glad to rectify them, if notified at once. 


CUARANTEE—The plants being propagated in special beds, and 
labeled when taken up itseems impossible to make a mistake, but if a 
mistake occurs we are not to be held for any damages beyond the 
amount received for the plants, 

RESULTS—We have no control over plants after their delivery, 
in good shape, for transportation, hence, we can not guarantee any 
results whatever, but our responsibility ceases when delivered to ex- 


press companies or freight agent for shipment. 


WE ARE EXCLUSIVE AGENTS FOR CENTRAL OHIO 


ASPINWALL POTATO MACHINERY. 


PREPARED TO MAKE SPECIAL PRICES AND EASY TERMS. 


2 3) ors 
CELEBRATED 


FOR 


IF YOU EVEN THINK YOU OUGHT 


TO HAVE A PLANTER OR OTHER MACHINES WRITE US. 


ASPINWALL POTATO PLANTER. 


A Great Labor Saver and the 
Best Planter in the World. 


6 to 8 Acres —_ 
Planted per 
Day, in one 
Operation Absolutely 
Cuaranteed. 


ATT 7 

~ ASPINWALL jut 
BSS 

‘Dit Aq 


Plants Corn, Beans, 
Ensilage, and Distrib- 
utes Fertilizer. 


We have sold this Planter for 6or 7 years and have never sold one 
but what the customer thought it one of the best investments he ever 
made. If you even anticipate buying, write for our Special Prices. 


WITH DISC COVERERS. 


This machine is intended for those growers who prefer to ridge up 
high and plant quite deep. The Dise Coverers accomplish that pur- 
pose readily, and they may be used to make a ridge on which cabbage, 
strawberry plants, etc., can be set out. 

The Dise Coverers can be attached to any Aspinwall 
Potato Planter made within the past six year’s. 


WITH FERTILIZER ATTACHMENT. 


It distributes from 200 to 1,500 pounds to the acre, and deposits 
the fertilizer just where needed. The Attachment is readily attach- 
ed to or detached from the machine, and it can be used for distributing 
fertilizer for various other small crops. 


Write Us FOR SPECIAL PRICES ON ASPINWALL POTATO 
PLANTERS, CUTTERS, SORTERS, SPRINKLERS, &C. 


y 


You know what the Bugs will do, 
therefore get ready for them. 

This machine applies 
Paris Green, London Pur- 
ple and Bordeaux Mix- 
ture (to prevent pighy) 
to the potato vines, ane 
two rows from 20 inches 
to 3 feet apart can be 
sprinkled atatime and 
10 to 15 aeres covered 
in a day. 

The poison is evenly 
mixed and uniformly 
applied, and the ma- 
chine can be used also 
forspraying eabbage and 
other plants 
Price, f o.b O95 
cars, here, $25.00 

ASPINWALL POTATO CUTTER. 

You don’t know what a good ¢ —— = 
thing you miss, if you fail to pro- 
vide yourself with this Cutter. 


ASPINWALL SPRINKLER FOR PARIS GREEN. 


It is a most convenient, handy 
. and valuable little machine. 


It cuts the potatoes, divides the 
eyes and removes the seed ends. 


Don’t fool away your time in 
the old way. 


Price of Aspinwall Potato 
Cutter, on board cars here, 
$10.00. 


Bed of Knives show- 
manner in which 


Cutler Complete. Potato is cut. 


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FERTILIZERS, INSEGTICGIDES AND FUNGIGIDES. 


FERTILIZERS, ETC. 


As there is now very strong competition in Fertilizers, we 
prefer to make a spectal price to parties wanting it in ton or car 
lots. Can furnish at prices quoted below, Fertilizers, F. O. B. 
Columbus. 

FI N E RAW BON E Analysis—Ammonia, 4 to 5 pet 

cent.; Phosphorie Acid, 22 to 24 
per cent ; Bone Phosphate, 48 to 55 per cent. A first-class article and 
an excellent fertilizer for grass land, wheat, ete., but does not give as 


quick results as phosphates. 5 Ibs., 30¢.; 10 lbs., 50¢.; 25 Ibs.; $1.00; 
50 Ibs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; bag of 200 Jbs., $3.75; 3 bags, $10.00. 


GARDEN CITY SUPER-PHOSPHATE— 


Analysis—Ammonia, 24% to 3% per cent.; Soluble Phosphorie Acid, 4 
to 4% percent.; Reverted Phosphoric Acid, 4 to 44% pen cent.; Insoluble 
Phosphoric Acid, 4 to 4% per cent.; Actual Potash, 0.54 to 1.08 per 


cent. Stands without a rival as the largest crop producer at the small- 
est outlay. 51bs., 30¢.: 10 |bs., 50c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 lbs., $1.50; 
100 Ibs., $2.50; bag of 200 lbs., $3.50; 3 bags for $10.00. 


PURE GROUND BONE—<dAnalysis—Ammonia, 3 to 4 per cent.; 
Bone Phosphate, 40 to 50 per cent.; Phosphoric Acid, 18 to 22 per 
cent. Every bag guaranteed pure bone and will act quicker than the 
Fine Raw Bone. 5 l|bs., 30c.; 10 |bs., 50c.: 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 Ibs., 
$1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; bag of 200 lbs., $3.75; 3 bags for $10.00, 


c POTATO GROWER—2als Ammonia, 3 to 4 per 

eent.; Available Phosphoric 
Acid, 7 to 9 per cent.; Sulphate Potash, 4to5 per cent. The best value 
for the money of avy special, and too much cannot be said for it, a 
thoroughly reliable stimulant for the potato crop. 51bs., 30c.; 10 1bs., 
50c.; 25 lbs., $1.00; 50 1bs., $1.50; 100 lbs., $2.50; bag of 200 lbs., 
$3.75; 3 bags for $10.00. 


DISSOLVED BONE PHOSPHATE—A good article containing both 
Ammonia and Phosphoric Acid. 5 Ibs., 30c.; 10 lbs., 50c.; 25 lbs., 
75¢c.; 50 lbs., $1.25; 100 l|bs., $2.00; bag of 200 Ibs., $3.00; 3 bags 
for $8.00. 

LAWN FERTILIZER—See page 59. 

NITRATE OF SODA—For early vegetable crops, especially where 
leaf growth is desired, it will produce wonderful results. As the mar- 
ket fluctuates, these prices are liable to change without notice. 25 lbs., 
$1.25; 50 lbs., $2.25; 100 lbs., $4.25: 200 Ibs , $8.00. 

CANADA UNLEACHED HARDWOOD ASHES—Indispensable as a 
lawn dressing or to apply to orchards. They should be applied late in 
fall or early in the spring, so that the rains and snow may leach the 
ashes and carry the elements down to the roots of grass or trees. Our 
ashes are screened and are in proper condition for immediate use. Ap- 

ly at the rate of 1,000 to 1,500 Ibs, per aere. 50 lbs., $1.00; per bbl. 
about 250 Ibs. , $3.00. 


SHEEP MANURE ( Pulverized )—tral ianure, 


Its effect is immediate and lasting. Excellent for the vegetable garden; 
it promotes a rapid, steady growth until maturity. It makes a rich, 
safe and quick Liquid Manure. Per 100 1b. bag, $38.00; per 4 ton 
(500 |b.), $12.00; per ton, $40.00. In packages of 2 lbs, 15e. (or by 
mail, 35c.); 4 Ibs., 25c.; 10 lbs., 50c. 

LAND PLASTER OR GYPSUM—Used by many potato and vine 
rowers. I[xcellent to mix with Paris Green, at the rate of 100 lbs. of 
laster to 1 lb. of Paris Green. For the striped bug on melons and 

other vines, in the evening to a bucket of Plaster add one tablespoon- 
ful of kerosene; cover close and apply next day. ‘This will be Petia 
very effective and cheap. Per aie of about 300 Ibs., on cars, $1.75; 
5 barrels for $8.00. 

We can furnish the following well-known and valuable Fertilizers: 
Challenge Corn Grower, Prairie Phosphate, Ralstou’s Bone Meal and 
Acid Phosphate, Muriate of Potash, Sulphate of Potash ‘ Kainit.’’ 
Prices given on application. 


CRUSHED OYSTER SHELLS—Manutactured from good clean 
shells. All ponltrymen use it. 20 Ibs., 30c.; 100 Ibs., $1.00. 


COARSE GROUND BONE—About the size 
of wheat or cracked corn, and should be kept 
within access of poultry. 25 Ibs., $100; 100 
lbs., $2.50; 200 Ibs., $4.75. 

MICA CRYSTAL GRIT—A nicely granulated 
rock for poultry, pigeons, ducks and geese. We 
consider it quite valnable to the poultryman. 
25 Ibs., 40¢c.; 100 Ibs., $1.25. 


BOWKER’S PLANT FOOD 
FOR HOUSE PLANTS. 


Perfectly odorless and clean. Each package 
contains a phamphlet on the treatment of house 
ylants, with direetions for applying the Ferti 
izer. By express, per package, 25c.; per dozen, 
$2.50. By mail, postpaid, box, 40c. 


BOWKER S 
Foop “Ftowers 
THIS PACKAGE CON - 
TAINS SUFFICIENT 
PLANT Foo FOR 20 
PLANTS FOR ONE fENR 


BOWKER FERTILIZER C° 


DOSTON & NEW YOR! 


SLUG SHOT. 


Non-poisonous: 10 
danger need be appre- 
heuded by the person 
applying it, nor will it 
injure chickens or ani- 
mals should they eut 
it, unless in Jarge 
quantities, It does not 
render injurious the 
vegetables and fruits 
on which it is applied, 
and yet it is probably 
the best insect dis- 
troyer ever offered for 
the destruction of pa- 
tato bugs and all worms and insects. It comes ready to be applied, and 
is simply dusted lightly on so that it reaches all parts of the plants. 
For further information send for ‘*‘ Fighting Insects in the Garden.’” 
Sent free. Our sales of Slug Shot double annually. 

PRICES—Barrels, holding 235 Ibs. net, 4c. per llb.; 100 Ibs., $4.25; 
50 lbs., S$ 10 Ibs., 50c.; 5 1bs., 35¢. By mail, postpaid, lb., 30c.; 


HAMMOND?’S GRAPE DUST—For the prevention and destruction 
of mildew on plants. Prices—5 lb. package, 35c¢.; kegs of LOO lbs.. 
$5,00, By mail, postpaid, 30c, per lb, 


HAMMOND’S COPPER SOLUTION—A Concentrated Liquid) 
Fungicide—Prepared ready for immediate use on trees, vines or yeget- 
ables atfected with rot, blight or scab, with safety to the foliage (the 
use of the off-hand prepared mixtures of copper are frequently attend- 
ed with destruction of the foliage); this solution ean be handled safely 
by any ordinary careful person without danger of harm, and will posi- 
tively do good. Put up in quart cans which must be sent by express 
or freight, at purehaser’s expense. Per can, 60c, 

Dusters for Slug Shot or Other Powders—Hali-gallon size, 
80c.; gallon, 50c. 


FOSTITE POWDER (Fungicide )— fii" 

Fungici e tested, high- 
ly endorsed and recommended by prominent Horticulturists, Fruit 
Growers and Florists in different sections of the United States. Espeec- 
ially for rose mildew, rot and mildew on grapes, carnation rust, ete., ete. 
IT PROVES TO BE MOST VALUABLE. Must go by express or 
freight at buyer's expense. Per box of 5 Ibs., 50c. 

TOBACCO DUST—Very effective, being leaves and not ground 
stems; much used on cabbage and in vegetable hot-houses. Lb., 10e.; 
‘by mail, postpaid, 30c.) By express, 10 Ibs., 50c.; 25 lb., $1.00; 100: 
lbs., $3.25. 

PARIS GREEN—¥ lb., 15c.; % Ib., 20¢e.; 
lb. extra. 

TOBBACO STEMS—For fumigating plants infested with green fly, 
ete. Per lb. 15c.; bbl., $1.00. 


TOBBACCO AND SULPHUR—Destroys rose bugs. lice, cut worms, 
vine bugs, tomato worms, currant worms, cabbage lice and parasites of 
all descriptions. Should be applied when the foliage is wet. Also a 
most complete fertilizer for plants and vines. Mix thoronghly with 
earth in pots, or in the hill, one part powder to five parts earth. Easy 
to apply. and will not burn or injure the plants. Makes dark gree 
foliage and healthy, vigorous growth. Valuable for hot-houses, nurse- 
ries, ete. No weed seeds in it. Earthworms will not live where it is 
used. Trial package, '% lb., 25e.; 2 1bs., 75¢., by mail, prepaid. 

BORDEAUX MIXTURE—For black rot, downy mildew and an- 
thracnose of grapes, potato blight, potato rot, leaf blight of cherry, 
pear, quince and other fungus diseases. 20-lb. package (50 gallons 
wash), $1.00. 

PYRETHRUM PERSIAN INSECT POWDER, or BUHACH—Very 


destructive to all kinds of insects, such as roaches, ants, fleas and other 
insects on plants and animals. A very little will do the desired work. 
Oz., 10c.; %4 lb., 20c.; 1b., 50ce. By mail, 16e. lb. extra 

WHALE OIL SOAP—Makes an excellent wash for trees and plants 
where insects and eggs effect the bark, and for smearing on the trunks 
of trees to prevent worms from crawling up. Price—15c. per lb.; 2 lbs., 
25e. If by mail, add 16c. per 1b. for postage. 

For insects on plants, dissolve 144 lb. to a gallon of water; apply 
with syringe and spraying pump. For bark insects, ete., dilute with 
water to consistency of thick paint and apply with brush. 

HELLEBORE, POWDERED WHITE—Por the destruction of slugs, 
worms, caterpillars, ete. Less poisonous than Paris Green and London 
Purple and safer to use when fruits or vegetables are nearly ripe- 
V4 1b.. 15¢.; Ib., 40e.; by mail, 16c. extra. 7 x 

Dry Application—Dust on dry or mix 1 lb. with 4 lbs. of powdered 
lime or flour. dust on with powder duster, or bellows or gun. 

In Solution—Dissolve 1 ounce to 3 gallons of water; apply with: 
syringe, pump or vaporizer. 

DOG SOAPS—Either Spratt’s or Glover's, cake, 25¢.; by mail, 30e 

MEDICINE AND FOOD FOR DOGS, BIRDS, ETC.—Write for 
what you want. 


lb., 30c. By mail, 16e. 


SriwLens, oi MNGES: FLORISTS’ SUPPEIES, ETG. 


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SPRAYING OUTEITS. 


MYER’S BUCKET BRASS SPRAY PUMP— 
With Agitator. complete with hose. Combina- 
tion Fine and Coarse Spray and Solid Stream 
Nozzle. This Spray Pump is constructed of 
brass, and is not effeeted by the poisonous 
arsenites used for spraying It is arranged so 
that the heavy work is done on the down stroke 
of the plunger and nothing on the up. It is 
thus very easy to operate, and has extraordi- 
nary power. Will throw a solid stream 50 feet 
and is of unusual value for washing windows 
ete. For spraying it is arranged so that it dis- 
charges a fine jet in bottom of bucket to keep 
the solution thoroughly mixed and agitated, fi 
The pump is provided with a combination 
nozzle, and also with a sprinkler for flowers, 
and will throw a spray as fine as mist, or as 
coarse as required. Price—Complete, $5.00. 


HOWE SPRAYING MACHINE—One of the 
best machines on the market to-day for the 
money. Itisavery strong and durable force 
pump with nickel-plated brass cylinder 34% 
inches in diameter, attached to astrong 30 gal. 
cask mounted on a light two-wheel carriage. 
Nicely balanced; one person can wheel and 
handle it. Price—With 5-foot discharge hose, 
one nozzle with spray and fire tips, $15.00. 


sOLVLISY 


pty aut, 


MYER’S BUCKET SPRAY PUMP 


Garfield Knapsack Sprayer— 


Made entirely of brass and cop- 
er. The tank holds five gallons: 
as brass pipe 15 inches long and 

Combination Vemorel Nozzel at- 

tached, $10.50. 

VEMOREL SPRAY NOZZLE— 

(postpaid), $1.25. 

PUMP A Spraying Pump. Agri- 

' 


LEWIS COMBINATION FORCE cultural and Veterinary 


Syringe all combined. Works perfectly. Only $5.00. 


LEWIS PUMP. 


We can also supply Hose, Brass Pipe, Couplings, ete., at 

market prices; also some other Pumps, Sprayers, ete., at regular prices. 
SY Ri NGES—Brass GREENHOUSE AND GARDEN SYRINGES 

i Useful for all horticultural purposes, and are 

fitted with caps for roses, for ejecting water in one stream or dispersing 


it in the most gentle 
manner, or with great a sy) 
force, when required. Specially adapted for cleansing plants and 
flowers from those destructive insects which are so injurious to them, 
by means of whale oil soap, tobacco juice, etc. Strongly made from the 
best quality of brass, finely pelished: elegant appearance, not liable to 
dent or injury, and if properly cared for will last a lifetime. Sent only 
‘by express at expense of the purchaser. 

One Stream and One Spray Nozzle.—Letter A—$2.00. Letter A—Un- 
polished, $1.50. Letter B—$2.50. Letter C—$3.25. 

Letter G—(New Sample)-A cheap syringe with Angle Joint will do 
the work of a more expensive syringe. Open rose syringe, barre] 16 
inches by 114 inch in diameter. One spray and one stream rose, side 
attachment and fixed elbow joint. The fixed elbow jointvean be de- 
tached from the end of the barrel at will, and the syringe used in the 
ordinary way. $4.50. 

Letter H—Cheap, new, all brass 18x 1% inch.; strong, durable, fills 
quick, discharges perfectly. $2.00. Letter K—Size smaller. $1.50. 


PLANT BED CLOTH. 


A PROTECTING 
CLOTH OF 
water-proof fiber; 
an excellent sub- 
stitute for glass in 
forwarding all 
kinds of plants in the early spring; safer, as it protects at night, and 
the plants will not burn if the sash is left on in hot weather. Being 
light and portable it can be sent into sections where it would be diffi- 
cult to get sash. We sell thousands of yards of this cloth annually, 
and customers are well pleased with it. All pieces are a yard wide and 
contain from 40 to 6O yards each. 

Prices—Heavy Grade, per yard, 12¢.; by the piece, per yard, 10c.; 
Medium Grade (best for general purposes), per yard, 10c.; by the piece, 
per yard, 8c.; Light Grade, per yard, 5e.; by the piece, per yard, 4c. 

Mail Prices—Customers at a distance who wish to try afew yards 
can have it sent by mail, postpaid, as follows: Light, 8c. per vard. 
Medium, 15c. per yard. Heavy, 21¢c. per yard. Samples mailed free on 
application. 


RAFFIA IMPORTED. BEST GRADE. (Grives better satisfaction 
e than anything else for tying plants. asparagus bunches, 
ete. Light, neat, strong, durable and very cheap. Jb.. 25c¢.; 10 lbs., 20¢e. 


White Cotton Twine. 
JUTE For tying Vegetables, ete. Pound, 15c. (Twine, Jute and 
e Ratha sent by mail, add 15c. per pound postage.) 


GARDEN LINES—100 feet Braided Linen, 40c. 


For tying Herbs, Radishes, Beets, Celery, 
Onions, Salsify, ete. Pound, 20c. 


Cotton, 25c. 


These are made of 
steel wire and galva- 
nized, having double 
points and lap over 
the glass in such a 
manner as to posi- 
tively keep it trom 
sliding. They may 
Ss be used on either 
9 side of the sash bar, 
Perfect Glaziers’ Points thus preventing the 


annoyance of rights 


and lefts. 


Re DO xO hey OOO n caliente ae ABO LUNCH 
Lots of 5,000 and over, per box. 55 
Pinchers for driving .. 50 


If wanted by mail send 14e. per box of Points or per pair of Pinchers, 
extra for postage. 


BUSHEL BASKETS-—Standard bushel size, strong and durable. 
Dozen, $1.50; each, 20c. Must be sent by freight. 


LABELS. Painted Pot Labels. 


Best made. Put upin packages 


of 1,000 each. 


Size Per 1000 Size Per 1000 Size Per 1000 

..-. $0 45 4% inch. . $0 70 8x %in. (500 pkg.) $2.50 

‘ 55 5 ON 80 10x 15 be 3.50 

eee 65 6 : 100 yox 1k « 4.75 

FLOWER POTS, Must eo by Freight. 
Per 100 Per 500 

he shat mae $0 65 
ateiainreldtsteiatgici shel! Leaceiety 1 00 
Mag Oe -SaUMEY oKcictato wakatotes 1 60 
Nets ME canon etek She vee WO 
PMTCT {o'0\s a/c) eM yasaxereit use 3.50 
Seip otor 4 50 
her aeRE A 9 00 


No. 24 Per Ib., 15e. 12 lbs., $1 00 
No. 26 ( Subject to : 18¢. S 110 
No. 28 change. 20c. 4 1 25 
No. 36 30e. 210 


Fine, clean Sphagnum for florists’ use. Give ita 
Sphagn u m. trial. (Bales weigh about 40 lbs.) Per bale, $1.25. 


WOOD FIBER VASES. 


For Florists’ Use in Displaying Cut Flowers. 


Finished in deep, rich Brown Glaze. Absolutely water-proof. 
Largely used by Florists and others for displaying cut flowers. Can be 
used for many puaroses. More desirable than glass or earthen, 
because they are light, strong and will not break if dropped. Pay for 
themselves in ashort time. Have appearance of Polished Mahogany. 
Cannot be sent by mail. Half dozen in crate. 


No. 0+8 inches in diameter, 13 inches deep..............Each $0 40 
No. 1—5\% “ if st ores, nto De 7 Each 35 
No. 2-44 “ fe 9 Cd th Fach 30 
No. 3—4 = sh 6 fe ns Sct anh 7455 ... Each 25 
No. 4—3.. ‘“ ss 4 ‘ Mallen) «AGRE GEN Each 20 


FLORIST S-the above srticies in Quantity. 


Also many other Supplies in Stock. 
PTTTTTVITITIVITISTIIT ITI) 


94 


TOOLS. 


At the Prices given below Tools, etc., must go by Freight or Express at the Buyer’s Expense, unless Otherwise Noted. 


FUMIGATOR. Made of Best Galvanized Iron 


MOM OSA RL x OV ACSGs cic ns elec ci «15 ndipins sipanie . $1.25 
WOM ILOUSE ae AMC CT rete sce ie ecfare so een pines 
For House 15 x 100 feet.. 
For House 20 x 100 feet.. 


PRUNING SHEARS. 
Very strong. Best 
Steel Blades, and an 
excellent spring. 
Two Sizes. 
Price, 90c and $1.00. 


THE BEST MADE. 


Pruning Saw 
and Chisel, 


Combined........$1.00 PRUNING SHEARS. S 
- ( Double edge. 16-in., 6Uc.,; 
Eureka Fumigator. PRUNING SAW. 18-in., 70¢.; 20-in., 80c. 
TELEGRAPH TREE PRUNER—No handle, but has threads on the inside of 
socket, and can be screwed to the end of a pole of any length. $1.50. 
EAGLE PRUNING SHEARS—The well-known two handle shears, Light 
and powerful. The best made. No. 1—$2.50, No. 2—$2.25. 


Our NEW RIVAL and RIVAL HIGH WHEEL. 
THE BEST MOWERS MADE. 

For Simplicity, Durability and Quality of 
Work they are unequalled. For Lightness of 
Draft they excel by a large percentage than 
any other Mowers. Send for Circulars for 
fuller description. 

GUR NEW RIVAL. 
12-ineh.... 


GRASS HOOKS, 
Each, 30ce. 


-inc 

Eh ale sine TURF EDGERS. 
- : For Trimming 

RIVAL HIGH WHEEL Edges of Walks. 

3 ig 5 Each. 75c. 

14-inch......$5.25 

16-inch . HEDGE SHEARS. 

18-inch Three Sizes. 


$1.50. § 


PRICES OF 


Ait nota $ .75: 8 ft. $1.00 
Gitano 85 10 ft. Thats 
gS any See eres $1.25 


THE BEE WEEDER. 
For the care of Onions, Beets and small 
Vegetables, Flower Bec ind House Plants, 
by means of which all grass and weeds can be 
easily removed. Universally recommended 
by all. Postpaid; 15c.; 2 for 25e. 


 LANG’S 
WEEDER.¢ 


/ WATERS 


v7 proven 
@) [ace PRUNER. 


a. % #- Each...... 20c. 
—— ati T)ozen...... .. $2.25 LANG’S WEEDER. 


A very useful tool for weeding 


EXCELSIOR WEEDER. seed beds, stirring soil in hot- 


beds, cold frames, ete. By mail, postpaid, 15c. By express, 10c. 


aes Mh 
= Sa HAZELTINE’S 
I —— HAND WEEDER. 
In general use over the 
country. Blade Solid Steel, 
tempered, seven-eights inch 
wide, one-eighth inch thick, 
sharpened on all edges. 


POstpaidtiay.. 2-5 s-eRe 25e. 
ByAEXPIessije: <2: 4 sutw 20c. 


GARDEN DIBBLE. 


Postpaid, each, 50c. By ex- 
press, 35c. each, 3 for $1.00. 


——----—-= TROWELS, ordinary (postage extra 5c. 
each), 5-inch, 10c.; 6-inch, 15c.; 7-inch, 20c. 
TROWELS, Solid Steel, ( postage 5c. extra), 5-in., 40c.; 6-in., 45c.; 7-in., 50c. 


HOES—Scuffles—5-in., 55c.; 6-in., 60c.; 7-in., 65e. Handles 15c. extra. 
THISTLE OR WEED CUTTERS—FPor cutting thistles, docks, or other weeds 
out of lawns, ete., without breaking the surface of the lawn. 50e. 
BELLOWS—For Dusting Plants with sulphur or like materia'. Two 

Sizes—Each, $1.00 and $1.25. 


i 


COTE Lh 


CURVED AND CONCAVE 


POTATO KNIFE. 


Everybody is well pleased with this knife. Itis thin. and 
will cut one, two or three eyes in a piece easier, better and 
faster than in any other way. Give ita fair trial, and if you 
are not satisfied that it will pay you to cut your potatoes 
with it, return it to us and we will refund your 
money. Price, postpaid, 30 cts. 6 for $1.50. 

8@-Please note how this Knife may be had FREE 
on page 62. 


DEAN’S MOLE TRAP. 
This is one of the most effective of all traps. It 
is easily adjusted and never fails to get the mole \ 
when properly placed. Directions for setting on 
each trap. By Express, not prepaid, price, $1.25. 


HALE’S MOLE TRAP. 


The Best Trap Made...........:..:.:-- Price, $2.00 
CLEVES’ GARDEN TROWELS AND DIBBERS 
ac. S0L1D STEELA 


58 INCH, BLADES) 


CLEVcS’ 
TRANSPLANTING 
TROWEL 


DEAN'S MOLE TRAP. 


STEEL ANGLE TROWEL. | STEEL DIBBLE—Spade Handles. 
No. 1, 8 in. (tempered and | No.1, Flat Blade, 16x4_ ins $1 25 
polished Bios ...$0.40 | No.2, Flat Blade, 9x214 1h 
No. 2, 7in., Bright Steel ... .30 | No.38.Round ** §x1%*'. .80 
No. 5, 5 in., Bright Steel 20 | f 5 


No. 4, Flat Blade, 7x14“ _ 


= 


DION 1 oN 


2 ANGLE RUBBER 
RUBBER SPRINKLER. SPRINKLER. 


ANGLE RUBBER SPRINKLER. 
By means of this new device liq- 
=: uids can be applied to the under side 
ge i the aes As is well known, al- 
RET most all plant insects pursue their 
PUTTY BULB. destructive work on the under sur- 
face of the leaf, and this Sprinkler is designed for 
thus applying water or liquid insecticides. Price, each, $1.00. 
RUBBER SPRINKLER. 


Each, by mail, 90¢.; by express, 80e. Per Dozen, by express, $9.00. 


PUTTY BULB. The best SE RaCS for distributing putty. It has been 


used by a lurge number of leading florists who have: 
proven its merit. 


Each, 80c.; per dozen, $9.00; by mail, 90c., each. 
DRY POWDER BULB. 


A new device for applying insect powder of 
useful for house plants 


DRY POWDER BULB 


any kind to plants, ete. It will be found very 
Price, cach, $1.00; by mail, $1.10. 


“TOWER”? 
BRAND CUTLERY 


FOR FLORISTS 
, AND GARDENERS. 


(POSTPAID.) 
Budding Knives. 


No. 2203.. 30.85 
ees cs ee Rt) 
7691... 1.00 


Pruning Knives. 


No. 2383 ..:-.. $0.85 
2269...... 85 
2848 22.45% 85 


Picking Scissors. 
Nohiosroae. $0.80 


Green-house Ther- 
Cannot be sent by mait. 


75e. 


Thermometers, 
Incubator Thermometer, 75c. 


CYCLONE AND CHICAGO SEEDERS—Best Seeders made for sowing clover, . 


THERMOMETERS—Hot- bed 


mometers. 25c. 


timothy, ete. 
each. $1.25. 


Cyclone (crank), each, $1.50. 


Chicago (fiddle bow), - 
Must go by Express. 


PLANET JR. GARDEN TOOLS ror 1897. 


PLANET JR. COMBINED 
SEED DRILL # CULTIVATOR 


The very best machine made for 
the two purposes. 


BIGOT ta! ehtiniien 


$9.00. 


PLANET 


Same as the above, excepting that it has no cultivating attachments and 
has a larger seed hopper. Price, $6.50. 


PLANET JR. No. 3 
HILL DROPPING SEED DRILL. 


Price, $9.00. 


This Drill will 
ow ina continuous 
ow or in hills. 

Wheel, 13 inches 
1igh; foree feed; 
pasily and quickly 
ehanged from hills 
o drill work. 


The PLANET JR. No. 4 Combined Hill Dropping 
Seeder and Single Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, 
Rake and Plow. 


~\ 


Price, $10.00. 


First offered in 1897. 
PLANET JR. No. 5 HILL DROPPING SEEDER. _ 


1897 SURPRISE. 


Plantsin hills or 
drill, changing from 
pne to the other very 
quickly. 


Price, $12.00. 


The PLANET JR. Fertilizer and Pea Drill. 


4 Price, $12.00. | 
First offered in 1897. 


PLANET JR. Double Wheel Hoe and Cultivator. 


Has the invaluable feature of tending both 
sides of the row at once. The wheels can beset 
for working broad or narrow rows. It hasa Pair 
of Hoes, a Pair of Plows, Two Pairs of Cultiva- 
tor Teeth, a Pair of Rakes, and a Pair of Leaf 
Lifters, making it capable of every variety of 
Gardeners’ work, In fact, any work that can 

> be done with a hand tool, the 
Combined Double Wheel Hoe 
will do in the most approved man- 
ner. Our Net Price, $6.00. 


Planet Jr. Plain Double Wheel Hoe, Price, $3.50. 


Planet Jr. No. 15 Single Wheel Hoe Cultivator, Rake. 
and Plow. Price, Complete, $6.00. 


' Planet Jr. Single Wheel Hoe 
Price, Complete, $4.50. Plain, $2.75. 


ats THE PLANET JR. HORSE HOES. 


No gard-ner should be without one of the 
following. No other cultivating machine is 
so widely known. 


No. 8, complete, = +» $7 50. 
No. 7 complete, = = $7.00. 
No 6 complete, = $6.75. 
io. 5. complete, = = $6.25. 
See descriptive catalogue for 


illustrations of each tool. 


oe : 
Planet Jr. Sweet Potato Horse Hoe, = = $7.00 
Planet Jr. Sweet Potato Digger, = $15.50 


PLANET JR. 12-TOOTH HARROW. 


PRICES: 


Complete, = $7.50 
Without pulver- 
izer, = = $6.15 
Without Pulverizer 
or Wheel, - $4.90 


TWO0-HORSE CULTIVATORS. 


$35.00 


Planet Jr. Universal Harrow, 
Planet Jr. Pivot Wheel and Cultivator and Plow, 


Marker and Ridger, = = a - 40.00 


Fire-Fly Single Wheel Hoe Cultivator and Plow Combined — Illus 
trated and described in Catalogue mentioned below. 
Our Net Price, $3.75. 


Fire-Fly Wheel Garden Plow — Illustrated and described in Catalogue 
mentioned below. Our Net Price, $2.00. 


Repairs furnished on short notice. 


A Special Descriptive and Illustrated Catalogue of the ‘Planet Jr.” Tools Free on Application. 


‘96 


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LIVINGSTON. 
Being a History of Experiences in Discovering the Choice Varieties introduced by the author, with PRACTICAL 


IBYAIA®. Wis 


INSTRUCTIONS FOR GROWERS AND OTHERS. 


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The First Tomato I Ever Saw.” 
“Hot-Beds.”’ 


“Field Crop Culture.” 
“Harvesting, Shipping, Selling, &c.” 
It will be sent free to all who order Seeds, at prices quoted in this Catalogue, to the amount of $10.00, 
or for every dollar’s worth of Seeds ordered 10 cents may be deducted from the price of the book. 
Thus, if your order amounts to $3.00 deduct 30 cents and send us 70 cents for the book. 


Best Varieties for Certain Purposes.”’ 
“Staking Up, «&c.”’ 
“Uses of the Tomato.” 


“Insect Enemies.” 
“Cooking Recipes, «c.’ 


It contains 


“Run- 


TABLES. SHOWING THE QUANTITY OF SEED pea SOWN UPON AN ACRE. 


LBS. PER BU. 


Beans, Dwarf, in drills......60 2 bus. 
Beans, Pole, in hills ........60 10 to 12 qts. 
Beets, Table, in drills..... 5 to 6 lbs. 
Beets, Mangel Wurzel. , 5 to 6 lbs. 
Broom Corn, in hills . 46 8 to 10 qts 
Bucky Gatecicie: «. ote. 2 oon. 48 1 to 83 pecks. 
Cabbage—be ds to transpli unt YY lb. 
Carrot, in drills...-. 4 lbs. 
Clover, Red . 60 20 Ibs. 
Clover, White........ .60 12 to 15 lbs. 
Clover, Alsike. ...60 10 Ibs. 
Clover, Lucerne or Alfalfa. .60 20 lbs. 
Com) in) Dish eer ' 8 to 10 qts. 
Corn, for fodder 56 3 bus. 
Cucumber, in hills 2 Ibs. 


Grass, Kentucky Blue 


Grass, Orchard 


Grass, English Rye 
Grass, Red Top 
Timothy 


Grass, 
Grass, 


Melon, Musk, in hills 


LBS. PER BU. 


14 


Melon, Water, in hills ...... 


Oats, broadcast 


Onion, in drills .... 
Onions for Sets, in drills... 
Onion Sets, in drills ........ 
Parsnip, in drills 


Pe eas, Round, 


NUMBER 


in drills. on 


2 to 3 bus. 
1% to 2 bus. 
1 to 1% bus. 
2 bus. 

1 peck. 

1 bus. 

4 bus. 

2 to 3 lbs. 

1 to 2 lbs. 

2 to 3 bus. 
4 to 5 Ibs. 
40 to 60 Ibs. 
6 to 12 bus. 
4 to 6 lbs. 
2to 3 bus. 


| Salsify, 


LBS. PER BU. 
Peas, Wrinkled, in drills....56 
Peas, broadcast 
Potatoes, (cut tubers)....... 60 


Pumpkin, in hills .......... 
Radish, in drills............ 
Rye, broadcast... cesar. ss 56 
in ,daills Saierccns', «3 
Spinach, in drills........... 
Squash, bush,in hills....... 
Squash, running, in hills 
Sugar Cane. cacte = 
Tomato, to transplant. Beers» 
Turnip, broadeast . 
Turnip, in drills, 
250 feet of drill 


1 oz. 


2 to 3 bus. 
3 bus. 
8 bus. 
1 lb. 
8 to 10 lbs, 
1% to 2 bus. 
8 to 10 Ibs. 
10 lbs. 
3 to 4 lbs. 
2 to 3 Ibs. 
12 lbs. 

4 lb. 
i ‘b. 


7 lbs. 


PLANTS OR TREES TO THE ACRE AT GIVEN Bien cee 


DIS. APART NO. PLANTS. | DIS. APART. NO. PLANTS. | 
12x Linch py | 24 xo77 ineh ARS he 261,360 
12x 3 « | 24x18 .... 15,520 | 
L2EaTD SRLS 24 x 24 : 10,890 
16x 1 8921040 30x 1 ..209,088 
Se le cere Oa POO co >. alo de oer ssn 34,848 
1igsx 3 ..116,160 30 x12 7,424 
indo. oi [2a at GAR 29, 040 30 x 16 13,068 
SERLO, eure 19,360 30 x 20 10,454 
PA Vo eg a | 318,635 30x 24 8,712 | 
20 x 20 15,681 30 x 30 6,970 


DIS. APART. NO. PLANTS. DIS. APART. NO. PLANTS. DIS. APART. 
36x 3 ine Ws oc 58,080 48x12 ine h. . 10,890 8x 3 feet 
SOO eee. 14,520 Tho. of Em ee ia 7,790 8x 8 
36x18  “* 9,680 48 x 24 5,445 TOR se 
SSI Qa yess 7 260 #4830 UE. RR 4.356 | 10x 6 “ 
36x30" >, 808 s Bayete 1s Pe Re 3,680 | 10x10 ‘ 
36.x36 ‘ 1,840 SPAS POL hee 27234) J 2 es 
42x12 12,446 6036 ao eee 2,001 | Sax Fars 
OME DART Sarees 6,223 | 60x48 ‘“ DATS |pgle ke ee 
42x36 4,148 | SO TOSUS GME 1,743 | 16x 1 * 
AD x Ae ee aie 3556 || 7S SB ruteern esas 5,445 | 16x16 “ 


NO. PLANTS. 
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